Shaking his head Ardanel just shrugged "If you missed something then so did i" he answers softly petting the tiny kitten in his arms.
"Is there a problem?" he asked firmly and loudly enough to show he was trying to be defensive but firm. he didn't want to present any form of challenge seeing as in his current state he probably wouldn't be much of one to anyone. however he was wanting to show he could be protective to Soto and be a worthy mate.