Cade's modesty has ever been a point of ridicule, among his fellows as well as outsiders. He's so shy it's almost a psychosis, and although he dreads what Wren is about to do, he's grateful for her overall lack of commentary.
Reluctantly, he nods, and steps back to grant her admittance. He looks at the floor all the while, his bearing shifting from grouchy to tired. He feels like hot garbage.