[Varian is still watching Fern with no small amount of concern. He reaches out to squeeze the other boy's shoulders, before turning his attention to Reaper. ]

...I...I guess if one thing that's come out of this it's that we know Lance can handle you too, if we need him too. Assuming of course he will, after...well. The mess.

[He's not sure, it's tricky. He exhales, nodding.]

Thank you.