[ At this Ren's a little ticked, but it isn't like he doesn't understand the frustration. Even so the outburst seems to have a minor impact and for a few moments Ren appears to look inward, evaluating. Is withholding information, honorable though his intentions may be, equal or fair when it comes to Hajime?

Makoto's reluctant backup is appreciated but Ren can tell she's not crazy about not being clear, and Ryuji doesn't have room for half-truths in him. Akechi already hates them. The temptation is to simply make this easier on everyone and gain an ally along the way.

Ren stares hard at Hajime. ]

He's not a danger to you because he only ever killed in service of taking down a powerful politician that also happened to be his piece of shit, abandoning dad.

You don't have anything to do with him? Good. You're off his radar.