Magnet suffers more than any Omen can, has or will suffer. It's just a fact of the universe. He needs a raise. Like a billion biscuits at least.

Varian was definitely turning towards the sounds of those kids- because he recognises the sound of his own damn name. He pauses when Manabu makes the dumbass noises, waving his arms in a desperate attempt to halt his progress. He lowers his head, focusing on Manabu, then looking in the direction of the kids, then Manabu again.

He idly flicks his tail as he starts to scrape past more buildings, sorry Manabu, you're...probably right in the line of fire of that tail. Enjoy the huge, rocky slab to your chest. It's probably fine.