People just don't respect anything anymore!!! Varian does turn his head- largely to Magnet's barking before focusing on Manabu and his hand stretched out. He lets out a rumbling growl which could be construed as acknowledging that he understands if that's what Manabu really wants.

He does seem to move forward, following Manabu. The hunters are getting closer and he doesn't like that, and his attention keeps getting diverted to them, snarling when they come too close, before turning back to Manabu with a what now kind of look on his craggy face.