[The attempt is noted and appreciated, though perhaps not in the way Togami might have expected. Rather than arguing, or even going as far as accepting the advice, Varric cracks a grin. It's still tight around the edges, and it doesn't quite reach his eyes, but... it's there, and that's more than either of them could have said a few minutes prior.]

Just out of curiosity, kid, how many friends do you have? [He laughed, a short, tight bark but a mark of amusement all the same.]

Besides, what makes you say I'm refusing to do anything now? Sure, I'm licking my wounds for a bit, but... ever since I got here, I've done nothing but try and offer support.

Old habits die hard.