[ Yeah, Ren has no idea who or what the Lost is or are. Cultists, he understands, but he's pretty sure there's just the usual number of cultists back home. ]

I'm gonna be real with you, Arisato. We have the—the will to live, I guess, sure. But everyone in the future is an asshole. Lots to look forward to.

[ Is he joking, or is he serious...? Yes. He is smiling a little, though, if that helps. ]