[Varian's brow furrows softly- thoughts of their little quest-date being very quickly replaced with concern. He slows his steps, focusing on Fern instead, his hand squeezing his boyfriend's a little more tightly. ]

Fern.

[It's said gently, worried.]

Nothing that's bothering you is dumb. And it- it doesn't matter if I'm a human or not. If something's upset you, I want to deal with it because - because you're my boyfriend and I care about you.