[He lets out a breath and just shakes his head at that. It's not that weird when he's met a guy with 12 arms and a dog girl alien who leads a space rebellion, he just likes to poke fun at it. Then he considers all that Varian is saying about not having an outlet. He can relate to not wanting to make people worry, though there's more to it for him.]

…I write songs. It helps sometimes when talking is too hard. [He shrugs uncomfortably, not entirely at ease with admitting that, but seeing it as needed in this moment.] There's more than one way to deal with stuff, maybe try keeping a journal or drawing… I dunno. I guess every little bit helps. [A nod.] Baby steps.

[He raises an eyebrow.] You trust him to make you hot cocoa even when he's in a mood like that?