[Reno was simply trying to stay warm as he listened to the others. While he wasn't a huge fan of Johnny being bait, he respected his partner's decision.]

I got yer back, partner. And electricity an' speed is right up my alley, yo.

[It was like this assignment was made for him. Except for the cold. Damn, damn cold. He shot a smirk toward Jade.]

Maybe Doctor Heavy-Sighs won't have to work so hard.

[He was talking out his ass, and he was sure everyone knew it. But it was Reno's way of boosting morale.]

I agree with Mary, though. An archfiend and a snow beast in the area? Seems too big to be a coincidence. I'm thinking it's a diversion.