[Oh. Varian sits up, and begins apologizing, of all things--and Salieri immediately shifts to put an arm around him in a gentle but firm hold in an attempt to be grounding.
What to say? He can't tell Varian it's alright, because nothing about this situation has been alright. He doesn't even know what he's apologizing for, truly, so instead he's simply quiet for a moment, holding him as he cries, hand moving from his shoulders to rub his back in gentle circles.
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What to say? He can't tell Varian it's alright, because nothing about this situation has been alright. He doesn't even know what he's apologizing for, truly, so instead he's simply quiet for a moment, holding him as he cries, hand moving from his shoulders to rub his back in gentle circles.
Then--]
...me, too. I'm sorry, Varian.