[Zib momentarily seems surprised, but is very quickly grateful for the assist. He pokes around the other side of Varian's rocky leg to give the hunters a look.]

See? Even he thinks you're being rude right now.

[He then pats a hand against Varian's large rocky leg in an attempt at being reassuring.]

Don't worry. If they still try anything, I'll do my best to protect both of us. You're my friend and I'm not going to just let them walk all over us here.