Cannot progress Bastok 2-1

Platform: Windows 10
ISP: FIOS
Type of Internet Connection: Ethernet
Internet Connection Speed: 100Mbit/s
Date & Time: Feb 16 2022 8:00AM
Frequency: Always
Character Name: Khaimera
Race: Hume
World: Asura
Main Job: THF27
Support Job:
Area and Coordinates: Bastok Markets
Party or Solo: Solo
NPC Name: Cid
Monster Name:
Steps:
1. Talk to Cid (H-8).
2. Trade a crystal to the Telepoint at the Crag of Dem (or Crag of Holla or Crag of Mea). It will become a Faded Crystal.
3. Trade to Cid the Faded Crystal to obtain the Key ItemC. L. Report.


I'm unable to trade the faded crystal to Cid. I've tried using different faded crystals with the same results. I'm unable to progress the story because of this. Please help.

I was able to progress and complete the missions even though Cid didnt accept trade or give me KI.