[Feeling rather relieved and oddly lighthearted, he nodded and let the topic go. After all, if the youth was willing to not pursue it, he saw no reason to continue picking at it once his apology was accepted so freely.

He wouldn't assume all was forgotten though. Never that.]

I am more than willing to accept that. Ah... forgive me, but might I know the name of the generous young man that I happen to be speaking to?