It's less that and more... I don't know. I have my own path and it's taken a long time for him to accept that.

[And now he won't even know about this one at all. He hopes the Varian back home still carries on the path they were taking. Making things better in Corona, but still keeping his dad around. Bonding together and working out their differences. It makes his heart ache a little to think about it still, as much as he doesn't regret choosing here. He shakes his head, wincing. ]

No. I tried that back in the other place. It...didn't work out. As in...it nearly made the whole world collapse in on itself. So I'm not super inclined to try that again. [He rubs the back of his head thoughtfully.] I honestly think this is...well, it? I don't think there's a way back.

[Which he understands is a lot harder to accept fresh off the metaphorical boat than those of them who were given the choice in their new lives. And awww, Yuri, that pulls a genuine smile out of him. ]

Thanks, I'll remember that. I appreciate the offer a lot.

[Varian can definitely look out for himself, but he's never going to turn down an offer of help- you just never know here.]