Ren's spend enough time with Lala-chan to get what other-Ren is saying. "Cool," is all he says. "I'm Ren, too. I'm glad more of us are showing up. I was the only one at first, you know... Just me and the Akiras."

He tucks his Evoker into the back of his jeans and dismisses Veles. "How long have you been here? It feels like I've missed a lot..."

See? He can make conversation. He can be interested in other people. He's fine.