[Varian busies himself with putting his hard-won prize into his backpack, mostly so he frees up his hand to slip back into Fern's, right where it belongs. He's quite happy to big-up Fern's weaponry skills, they are well earned and his business deserves a little boost, too. ]

Yeah- if nothing else, we have an easy way to put food on the table. [He nudges Fern's shoulder gently with his own.] Hey, did you hear that guy talking about the sword you and Usagi made together? It's already been noticed.