Garviel will pat Rydia's head lightly as she clings to him, and nods at Red very gravely, taking the proffered hand and shaking it.

"I am. My name is Cerberus... and I think we have spoken before, if only briefly. You were at the village of the mist, yes?"

He eyes Red thoughtfully, trying to recall details on the situation, much having been lost to the heat haze of the present battle, and his own not-inconsiderable exertions.