The fireplace in the comfy hut was crackling and the newcomers sat down in the living room, in a nice and comfortable sofa, relaxing after the long trip. While the Guardians went to the kitchen and were preparing the supper, Stranger and the Grubb talked to each other, but with ease and tiredness.
- We’re getting closer to our goal, you know and, the Grubb paused, you really should think about the speech of yours, don’t you think?
- Yeah guess you’re right ‘bout that, but… I don’t how to begin… if you were in my clothes how would you start, Stranger asked.
- Hrrm… err that’s a good question you know… well how ‘bout this, the Grubb stood up and gesticulated, “Great Steef leader of the east, I’ve come here on the behalf of Alca, the Steef leader of the north to see you, oh mighty Steef leader”, the Grubb bowed as final.
- Hehe, you’re full of suprises, aren’t you? Kind of funny if you ask me.
- I jus’ improved, that’s why it didn’t get good…
- Ah, c’mon I’m only teasing you a little bit, the speech was awesome I couldn’t have done better myself, Stranger said as he turned he’s head away from her.
- Heya know… I’ve been wondering ‘bout me own people… they must be missing us a lot… at least I hope that they’re all right, the Grubb sighed as she jumped up on the sofa and looked down.
Stranger laid his huge hand on her shoulder while he crawled nearer her. He said with mildness and compassion:
- Eh… don’t you worry ‘bout your people, they’re doing fine and by the way you got me, don’t you, Stranger laid one hand under her chin and lifted it up.
She looked at him with tears in her eyes and said:
- Yeah, I know, but I’m the leader and a leader is supposed to be with the people or else it wouldn’t be like a real tribe.
- … But a leader without her inhabitants is much more worse, then a people without their leader. The inhabitants know that you’ll return and no one is going to take your place or leaving, I promise you, they’re jus’ doing fine.
The Grubb threw herself in Stranger’s arms and cried, but with relief. Suddenly Thunder showed up in the door opening and told them that the food was on the table. Stranger nodded and Thunder went away to the kitchen again.
- Eh, lets get something to eat and then, ah we’ll see what we may do next, Stranger said as he patted her on her back. She looked at him and smiled.
- Okay, lets go Steefie, she said as she and Stranger went to the kitchen.
See Ya!
-DS
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