There's no way for Kurt to understand what's going on in Fern's head; all he feels is his friend shift his weight against him, quietly accepting his words. If they're a little hesitant, he puts that down to tiredness, and the fact that Fern has always been somewhat reluctant to accept his optimism.

"Sehr gut," he replies gently, giving him a small squeeze. "Now, I think you should be in bed. And you should see the books I got for you, I think you'll like them."