He's not sure what the best version of anyone is or who can define that anymore. Once, fairly recently, he would have been able to give a solid answer. These days? His mind has been opened to more possibilities than he knew were possible.

But the question regarding Bianca gets Varric to smile and that is reassuring. It's nice to ask a question that doesn't solicit some negative response. Instead it's something that seems to open more doors, excitement even, to talk about something.

"A crossbow with a name. Amazing."

It's not a weapon normally used in the world he's from. This is something right out of a fantastical novel.

"So if I ever need a sniper you're the man to call?"

He's teasing...but in Folkmore you just never know.