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[The video feed opens in Varian's creepy basement lab where health and safety regulations go to die. The boy himself isn't looking that great, his skin has a grey-ish tinge to it and he looks more exhausted than usual. But that's fine, he's fine. He turns the camera around to take in some sapphires on his workbench. Some are soaking in various chemical substances, some are under a microscope, some are in various steampunk-y machines: it's clear some testing has been going on. ]

So, Flynn was kind enough to give me some of the crystals that grew on his corpse during...whatever weird new thing death is here. [He doesn't sound as excited about this as his usual projects and anyone who knows about his deeply unfortunate past will know why.] I have experience in creepy, magical death rocks -no...no I'm not going to elaborate on that- so I decided to study them. They seem to be crystalising the actual cells of the body- so not just a separate coating. I also found traces of warmblood within the crystals themselves, which I think is what Flynn is? A-anyway, it seems they're working on a cellular level, like they're what jumpstarts the reversal of the cell degeneration after death- so- so it's possible they're what reverses then entire process.

Anyway, moral of the story is, they're probably super important in resurrecting people so maybe don't mess with the process when it's happening? Of course, without having any other samples to compare this to, it's all conjecture right now.

[A beat, he turns the camera back to himself, grimacing.]

Sorry, I forgot who I was talking to. Please don't take that as encouragement to get yourselves killed in the name of science.

[Another beat, then he waves a hand airily.]

Thaaaaaat said, this is October, so statistically, there's a high chance that a not-insignificant portion of the population will be dead by the end of the month. So...if you wanna donate your death crystals for science then, that would be less...morally grey. Probably? Probably.

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[The ramifications are deeply unpleasant and he doesn't like them at all. At least in Deerington the bodies just...vanished. No corpse left behind. This has given a whole new level of uncertainty to the entire process.

Whiny:]

I did sleep! Maul came and did some...some Force thing to my head and I definitely slept for hours. I don't know why I'm still tired.

¡Varian, te ves como caca! How many hours, Varian?

[She'd thank Darth Maul later, of course, but first thing was first].

Have you eaten? WELL?

Uhhhhh I don't know? Seven? Enough that I shouldn't be tired.

[Give him a nice gift basket of skulls. ]

Yes, I have, indeed, eaten. Well is a matter of opinion.

Maybe have some more then. It helps to catch up.

[What...would Darth Maul do with...wait, they lived with Fern. Who was she to judge]?

Ok, so lets make it well then. Are you hydrated?

I guess it can't hurt to give it a try.

[Just sleep like a normal person, Varian. God. ]

Yes, Mom, I'm drinking lots of water.

A crazy notion, but even with all the cool stuff you found out, resting will help. Like, a lot. Think of it as your reward!

[Not as cool as scientific discoveries, but still].

Varian, no me hagas la prueba. You know how you get when you get that bug.

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I think a good reward for me would to be able to do more science, but fine, fine. I'll rest. None of you will leave me alone until I do anyway.

[Ugh, having a found family who cares about his wellbeing, this is the worst.]

I know, I know. Okay, I'll drink a whole glass of water- in front of you- and then I'll go to sleep. Is that acceptable?

You get that reward when you look less like the walking dead, Varian. You risking your health is not going to help anyone.

[Least of all her. She just didn't want to think of something bad happening to Varian].

Yes, it will.

When you wake up, I'll have some fruit and stuff waiting for you. I know it's a pain to have people hovering you like this, but we get worried. And don't get me wrong...I think it's great you found this stuff out. It's a lot to think about. I'm still really impressed you did this. I just want to make sure that you're taking care of yourself.

I'm holding you to that. That's a verbal contract right there. More science when I look better.

[Still, as much as he's being a petulant little shit about this, he does appreciate her looking out for him. He has to admit he...kinda needs it. He's never been so great at the self-care thing. He exhales sharply.]

It's fine, I get why you're doing it. I appreciate that you care. And yes! It's a lot to think about, a lot more to study buuuut that'll have to wait until someone else kicks the bucket anyway.

I absolutely will stick to that if you look better.

[Luz was not going to bend, not until she knew that Varian was getting better, and definitely not getting anywhere near this corruption stuff she kept hearing about].

Thanks. Look, you remember back when you had died and then you immediately wanted to go to the Mayor's house? I don't want you risking your health again like back then.

You'll forgive me if I'm hoping that doesn't come all too soon.

[He's going to hold her to that one forever!!!]

Okay, okay, but that did turn out to be pretty important, you have to admit! I wouldn't have ended up in the lab and got all the hair I needed if I hadn't have done that.

But trust me, I don't plan on dying if I can help it.

[Fair was fair. As long as Varian didn't look like the walking undead, she'd try to stay out of his hair and would even help if he needed it].

Yeah, but if you overtaxed yourself and died again? Fern would have lost it, and I'd have been waiting for you to come back so I could strangle you.

[She was half serious about that because of COURSE she was concerned about his health],

Good. Good! I don't plan on letting death take you unless its dragging me along, kicking and screaming.

Ugh, okay, I know. I'm sorry - I'm not doing that right now, though.

[He does appreciate how much she cares though.]

I- I'd really rather you didn't do that? Please? You definitely don't need to risk your life on my account.

You're not, and I just want to make sure it stays that way.

[She's trying to say this firmly, but there's a pleading look in her eye too. She knows full well that Varian can do what he likes if he feels like it, and short of Luz tying him up, he'd be able to do that].

Really? What if I thought it was something that I HAD to do?

[See? See how that reasoning is the worst, Varian]?

Okaaaaaay [such whining, so much whining] I appreciate you looking out for me, but I really am working on this.

[Which is...more than he usually does. And oh boy, he's giving the screen the flattest look right now.]

I can see what you're doing.

Good to know. I can see that, but I also know you like to push it sometimes. That's the part that worries me.

[Luz returned that look].

Not good to think about, is it? And the thing is, it's something I'm KNOW to do too.

I know, I do. Trust me, you all let me know that all the time. [Pretty warranted, at that.] But I promise you that I'm trying.

[And she knows damn well he doesn't make promises lightly and why.]

It's not fair, I don't like this.

[Which is to say she's 100% correct.]

Yeah. I know. Just make sure you don't forget, ok? And if you need help and healthy snacks and all, just TELL me, ok? I won't let you do your whole amazing brain thing alone.

[Luz recognized genius when it was amongst them, thank you].

Exactly. Neither of us do. So let's just make sure we don't step on our toes.

I know, I know. And I know you won't let me forget. I have full faith in that much. And I will tell you. I don't plan on doing this alone.

Ugh, fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.

Good. Cool.

*In a totally serious voice* Watchful eye. WATCHFUL EYEEEEEE!

[Not seriously at all:]

You're the worst sister in the history of all sisters.

I love you too, big bro.

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