A group of mortals beyond the forest--? Clotted Cream is glad to hear that the Serpent is unharmed, but the news of more of them out there, ones not trapped within the forest is big news. Very big. It goes into his mental notes for now, for assessing later on.

"I see. I am glad to hear that you are unharmed. Are you the guardian of all seas, then, if you are taking time to travel such a distance?"