[Varian frowns as Fern speaks- he's not exactly got the healthiest self-worth himself, but he knows Fern's is so, so much worse. He hates to see it, though, how much Fern actively loathes himself. He shifts a little closer on the bed, leaning in to press a small, reassuring kiss on the other boy's forehead.]

I don't think everyone would say that, because that's not who you are. What about someone you trust? Like...Danny or Moana? They both know about me and they...neither of them thought less of me for everything I've done. And it did feel better talking to them about it. I'm not saying tell everyone, heck, only a really small amount of people know about my past. But it makes it...I don't know. Less heavy to carry? If people you trust know, too.