I don't think anyone thinks Gardner is a good judge of character. The Oans might have their own agenda, but they're not stupid.

I haven't made up my mind about this kid. But... Ollie... he's able to use the ring. The ring was meant for Arisia, and it found him instead. Let's face it... a ring can't be stolen like that unless it's okay with being stolen. *shakes head* A blind homeless street kid picks my pocket, and the next thing we know, he's using it to bring justice to his neighborhood.