Earlier-

"When do we know to leave, though?"  -···  -··  ··-  -···  ···  asked.

"When we can no longer see Scarland."  ·  -  ····  ---  said, tossing his bag over his shoulder.

"What if we just stay there?"  ···  -·-·  ·-  ·-·  asked.

"···  -·-·  ·-  ·-· , you don't know what's back there." · - ···· --- said and  -···  -··  ··-  -···  ···  nodded, putting his hood on.

"And you do?"  ···  -·-·  ·-  ·-·  asked, raising an eyebrow.

"How do you think I joined?"  -···  -··  ··-  -···  ···  asked and  ···  -·-·  ·-  ·-·  ·----·  ···  eyes widened.

"Come on."  ·  -  ····  ---  said and  -···  -··  ··-  -···  ···  followed him.

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"Just a jewelry making business before I can buy a train ticket and hike outta here." Jimmy said. "Heard there's this new bridge that opened up far from here called The Great Bridge. Some archeologist found it and said it's an opportunity to start on new land, thinking about giving it a shot."

"Oh, guess we're both leaving..." Grian trailed off.

"Yeah." Jimmy shrugged before sighing. "So what're you doing here?"

"Looking for a new member called Joel." Mumbo said, stepping over.

"Joel? Joel Beans?" Jimmy raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, do you know him?" Mumbo asked, hopeful.

"Yeah, he's my sister's boyfriend." Jimmy. nodded. "Do you want me to take you to him?"

Grian thought about it for a long time when Mumbo cut in.

"That'd be great, thanks."

Grian looked up at Mumbo, a bit surprised he spoke so quickly, but happy since he didn't have to make all the decisions.

"Follow me!" Jimmy took Grian and Mumbo on the trolley.

As they arrived at the docks, they saw Skizz and Impulse talking to Joel.

"Joel!" Mumbo ran over and straightened his suit a bit before smiling. "How are you doing?"

"Fine." Joel raised an eyebrow. "How are you guys here?"

"We- we came to get you." Grian said, jogging over.

"Why?" Joel tilted his head.

"For...for Hermitcraft." Mumbo said and Joel folded his arms.

"Imma be honest, I don't really wanna do that."

"Why not?"

"Cause Lizzie and Jimmy are going some place else and I'd wanna stay with him." Joel said, not making eye contact with Jimmy, who smiled brightly.

"But...but this is the opportunity of a lifetime. Are you sure?" Mumbo asked.

Joel shrugged.

"But there are people you know that are there." Grian said, stepping forward. "Like me and Etho and Bdubs and...and.."

Grian trailed off a bit, not able to remember the last person there.

Skizz smiled brightly, the red gleam in his eyes glowing a bit.

"Hey, Grian you okay?" Skizz whispered in a fake concerned tone.

"Uh...y-yeah, I'm alright." Grian nodded.

"Do you wanna talk?" Skizz asked, hiding his smirk behind a frown.

"Sure..."

Skizz and Grian walked to one of the docks and stopped, staring out into the ocean.

"You know, Grian, I think this trip was really good for you." Skizz said.

"What makes you say that?" Grian looked up.

"Well you're really good at learning to help others feel better and you know...feel like they're really winning something." Skizz smirked, staring at Sai.

"You...you think so?"

Skizz went silent and he blinked a bunch before grabbing his head, seeming in pain.

"Skizz-!" Grian ran over and stopped him from falling into the water.

"Ugh.. my head." Skizz opened his eyes and Grian saw the calming blue.

"What happened?" Grian asked, and Skizz felt his racing heart.

"I- I don't...know." He looked over his shoulder and saw a foggy ghost wave to him, her smile growing.

"Are- are you okay?" Grian asked, holding Skizz's arms to help balance him.

"Yeah...yeah, I..." Skizz took a deep breath and shook his head. "We're getting Joel, right?"

"Um- y-yeah we are. I...we were just talking about the people at home."

Skizz's eyes widened.

"Did something happen with Scar or Etho?" He asked, concerned for his friend's wellbeing.

Grian felt his heart stop and he frantically checked his pockets, realizing the golden acorn was gone.

He turned around and looked out into the horizon.

"Scar..."

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