[Varian ducks his head, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. ]

Thanks. I know. It's just- I'm not used to having to ask for help.

[For people willing to give it. He doesn't like letting himself be that weak, just in case he gets the rug pulled out from under him. But he knows Mako understand why that is.

Still, here is Mako, understanding all of that and is still willing to teach him, he smiles nervously, nodding. ]

Yeah. That... that's probably a good idea. Starting small and easy.