[Fern is quiet for several long moments. Those words are sinking in, but he still isn't sure if he fully believes what Varian is saying. Luz thought he was the same as a tree, and he certainly isn't Finn. He's just some pile of grass that starts wars.]

... Luz. Luz said all that stuff.

[He does, at least, appreciate Varian getting so mad on his behalf. It means he cares, which is a lot more than most people. It's more than practically everyone back in Ooo.

He looks down at their hands.]

You told me about all your bad stuff back home. I... I should do the same. It's only fair.