For a moment, Ren debates ripping Magpie's hand off. He really, truly does, and his hand tightens around Magpie's. But.

Ren closes his eyes. He counts backwards from ten in English under his breath. He does not think about how he has to let another person walk all over him after Shido without any way to fight back and how infuriating that is.

"Then help us understand, idiot." He lets out a long breath. It comes out fond, more than anything. "We can't look out for you if you keep us blind."