The night was quiet. So were the two guests the hermit had taken in, each in their own room. A few fearless crickets played their serenades, accompanying the rustling of scorched leaves in the wind. The young man diligently read through the newspapers, taking in the latest news and guides for identifying mimics. He was absorbed in the information, when a knock at the door snapped him out of his concentration. He stood up and made for the source, opening the visor and taking in the sight of the new visitor.