Ren stood undaunted as Team CRDL responded to his presence, shifting to face him while insulting him at the same time. Frankly he was a bit surprised, if only because Cardin had to know that Nora would break his legs if he did anything to Ren. Not that the quiet boy would get her involved without cause, but it was a real possibility at the end of the day.

Mentally he prepared himself to go for Stormflower if Cardin should choose to make it violent, which was likely, but he would try to prevent that if at all possible. Pointless violence was not something he indulged in, as opposed to Nora. Though in her case there was always a point, but that was neither here nor there. 

"Speak when you have something worth saying," he replied calmly, scanning the area and those possible opponents present, planning ahead. He'd seen Cardin spar, knew that he could be a tough opponent, and that meant he would have to be ready. 

An eyebrow rose then in careful consideration as he reflected on his next words. "No," he admitted calmly. "Would you prefer that I go get her?" Nora cleaning their clocks would be a foregone conclusion, but for the moment he chose to wait and see what CRDL would do. One way or another, he was ready.