"Yeah those...can't be helpful, sorry they're triggering bad memories. But having people you can rely on makes a big difference, and I promise you'll always have that in this house."

Varian doesn't make promises easily, but he's sure making one right now and sticking with it at that.

"Hah, you know, salt does help heal a lot of wounds and softens skin, so you might not be on the worst track. Talking is...probably the healthiest way around it though."