No? Wait-- Vern, it's fine, we can find out whatever you want. Calm down.

[his reaction starts matter-of-fact -- he's not very bothered, and answers as much to the question -- but quickly shifts as Vern's voice scales up and it becomes clear he's actually scared. there's no way Geir wouldn't respond to that. sets Vern (and the silver) down softly on the ground, though Vern may wobble a bit on his feet, and shoves his nose into Vern's chest again.]

Easy. Breathe for a minute and think about it. We're all right...