My introduction was met with silence. The moment I extended my hand in his direction and greeted him, he simply stared at me with a baffled expression. Taking note of his trembling eyes and lost expression, I knew that he was in complete shock.
I didn't mind such a reaction, as I introduced myself again.
"It's nice to meet you. My name is Seth. What is yours?"
That seemed to do the trick as his face finally snapped back to reality as he hurriedly put his knife and fork down and reached for my hand.
"I'm.. Cedrick. Cedrick Vale."
"Is that so?"
I placed my hand under my chin, pretending to think as I muttered, "That name… it sounds a little familiar. Have we met somewhere before?"
"Me? You know me?"
He looked surprised as he stared at me, his finger lifting to point at himself, as if struggling to believe that I had actually heard of him.
I just smiled and shrugged.
