[That initial remark makes Ren laugh, at least, so the attempt at humour is not lost on him. This guy did seem kind of Kai-like in his seriousness, and Kai's always been a little bit deadpan too.

But thinking about Kai definitely isn't going to help him keep his front before a stranger, so he directs his lacking attention span towards the information.]

Oh, they sound like something from a fantasy story...I guess I'd have to see them myself to decide which one is cooler. Magical technology is amazing, but there's something really beautiful about the wilderness too, right?

[On that cheery note, Ren finally withdraws the freed fuse part.] Got it~