In this chapter, we learn that the hermit's sister lives in a big house in the middle of the night. She's walking around the house when suddenly she sees a boy who looks like she's about to die. The boy's name is Sebastian, and he's the son of a moon hermit. He's been living off the land for the last 30 years. He tells Sebastian that his mom is still asleep, and they're having breakfast together. Sebastian is terrified, but his sister calms him down. She tells him to go get some pillows and a blanket for himself. She also tells him that the moon hermit hasn't come to the city