The Lost Hermit

Chapter 4

As Grian and Iskall led the way to Grian's base, Grian managed to get a few answers out of Mumbo.

How old are you?
5, almost 6.

Do you have a family?
Yes.

Are you hurt?
Shrug.

It was a very quiet journey, with only Iskall and Grian having actual conversations, as Mumbo just followed behind. The journey flew past as Iskall pulled out his elytra, strapping it on his back. Grian did the same, but slowly wrapped his arms around Mumbo.

"Sorry, easiest way to get to our base." Mumbo clung onto Grian as the builder shifted him into one arm, before activating his rockets. Iskall followed suit. Mumbo buried his head into the crook of Grian's shoulder, the fear of heights getting to him. Grian froze midair, before shifting so the child could have a comfier position.

'Good gosh, I already love this kid and it's been like 2 hours.'

They landed safely (well, Grian did, Iskall fell over), and Stress was at Grian's base. "Ello, Grian! Sorry, just popping by to see you, and I couldn't find you, I was about-" she paused, seeing the young boy at Grian's leg. "Ah! Who's this cutie?"

"His names Mumbo! He's staying with us, at least for a while." Iskall glanced at Mumbo, who was hiding behind the strawberry blonde's leg. He walked up to the side of Stress. "We found him in the woods, we think he got lost, but we aren't too sure."

Stress nodded. "Well, Mumbo, I'm StressMonster, but Stress for short!" Mumbo didn't reply, just hid even more behind Grian. "Don't worry, you can talk to any of us when you feel up to it."

"He hasn't said anything since we saw him, other than his name." Grian informed Stress, watching as Mumbo buried his head into his side. "He seems to really like you, Grian!" Iskall smiled.

"Yeah, but we should really find his parents..."

"Sounds like a plan!"

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