Argentos stood up, and to Cedric's surprise, he took a few steps forward until he was close to the boy.
Then, all of a sudden, he reached out and tapped Cedric's shoulder twice. "You kept your promise to us." His smile brightened as he muttered, "Thank you. My people and I are forever indebted to you."
As someone who didn't know how to respond whenever he received thanks, Cedric pressed his lips into a thin line that resembled a smile and nodded awkwardly.
"Please, make yourself comfortable," Argentos said, gesturing to the floor before him.
Cedric then slowly sat down, crossed his legs, and leaned both hands back. As Argentos moved to do the same, he asked, "If you don't mind me asking, didn't you return to the Cradle with the rest of your people?"
Cedric nodded. "I did. But I found a way to return."
