"I'd like that," he assures. He'd rather not fall, not climbing over steep rocks and boulders. They do so in silence, and even though it lasts only a few seconds it seems to stretch like hours.

Credence is very proud of himself. He only hesitates ones, and that's at the bottom, but all it takes is a little jump and a slight stumble and he's done it. He can't hide the smile on his face, even if it's a shy one, and he actually looks at Clary, making eye contact.

"I don't think I've ever been on an adventure before," he confesses. "Thank you for taking me along."