[That's okay, Ruby. Probably everyone wants to facepalm. Or possibly smack him. Or break Cardin's legs. (Dear lord, if Nora found out....)]

That doesn't change the fact that I lied, Ruby. You and everyone on your team and Team JNPR all earned your places in the school. I didn't do anything to let me earn my place in Beacon, let alone be the one chosen to lead a team.

Besides, what good's a leader if he can't stick up for himself anyway?