Author's note
I promise P3 of Family is being written. But this made me laugh so much-

So, y'know that prompt I keep spreading?

'EVERYONE BEING JEALOUS OF MUMBO'S L E G G Z (if we could also get an anime nosebleed Grian, that would be epic lol)'

Started when I saw one of Kitty senpai's drawings (Mumbo in fishnets. It was great XX). And still spreading, as y'all can tell.

WELL, ME AND AQUA SENPAI DID SOMETHING WITH IT. AND NOW I'M WRITING IT.

Here's a bit of context...

Slightly changed to fit the context of my timeline: pretend they're all gearing up and stuff, and still have a day before EX sets out.
Is that a bit backwards? OH WELL! A prompt's a prompt, people, and this is my own!

Very quickly before we begin, I've just remembered, Ninja senpai posted a chapter some time ago called 'Rainbow AU', but forbid me from reading it... So could someone please tell me what it's about?
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AC: Hey Aqua senpai!

Aqua: AC? How are you sending this live-recording...?

AC: EX left a stolen Convex drone. Since they're my dads, and I've used em before, they it technically also belong to me... So I'm just taking back what's mine...~

Aqua: ... You are bad... So... How are you holding up?

AC: Still trapped. EX gave me a raw cod to eat, so I threw it back at him: he still can't kill me because I know about all of the traps... Because I was the one who set them.

Aqua: Pffft! Y'know what... I'm going to open a window to your world right now anyway- what's he up to?

(Author's note: I know Aqua senpai does not use author majicks as much as we do, but 'windows' are literally just like portals, only... Well. They're literally windows. You can feel temperature etc. tho. I can't say 'portal' because otherwise Aqua senpai may or may not charge in with a sword)

AC: Tampering with X's weather- OH DANG... OK UM... Let's just say... Y'might not want to wear a hoodie right now...

Aqua: ... Um... Ok?
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It was a beautifully clear day on the HC server, and amidst the prowling tension of rescuing AC, the sun still managed to shine through.

Actually... Blaze through would've been a better word... The weather machine had all-of-a-sudden turned everything extremely hot. When Xisuma had checked it out, they'd discovered it was because someone had messed with it, causing an entire day of immense sunlight.

Was this a diversion? Perhaps... But rest assured, it was too hot for anyone to be journeying anywhere... Maybe he didn't think this through...

(Author's note: EX did not think this through. So now he's delayed EVERYONE... Including himself)

Due to the hot weather, Stress and Iskall had been kind enough to start collecting ice earlier, and were going to start handing it out in about half an hour. Many hermits rejoiced in this, all checking the chat frequently for updates on the ice-collecting.

(Author's note: I'm so tempted to put 'some checking the chat TOO frequently', but I think we can all already hear Tango and Zed laughing at Impulse already)

While some hermits simply chose to remain at their bases all day, others had decided to at the very least enjoy the weather before the inevitable chase. Hermitcraft was still situated on an island, afterall, and the waters would be nice for a while... Until they too heated up.

Speaking of which...

Stress: DON'T FRET, EVERYBODY!

Iskall: WE'RE NOW COMING! WITH ICE!

Wonderful! It was growing closer to midday by the second, and growing harder to 'survive'...

The heat explained the outbreak of new clothing: nearly every outsidey hermit had swapped their normal clothing for more summery attire... That was mostly just a transition to shorts and t-shirts (because of how very suddenly the weather had changed)...

Now, it was 'nearly' every outsidey hermit because there were a few exceptions. For example, all of the hybrids -except Ren, who had also donned a pair shorts- weren't really affected that much by hot weather. Jevin and Cleo needed a tad more shade than everyone else, but the others (namely Doc, Python, Tango and Biffa) revelled in the newfound warmth. They were all cold-blooded, after all.

Others, like False and Wels, just didn't care- the simple removal of a jacket (in Wels' case, his entire set of armour) was all it took for them both to be more comfortable.

Then there were people like Mumbo... No wait, it was just Mumbo, who didn't actually realise it was that hot because they were so caught up with work.

"Mmmmmumbo- wait, are you not hot?" Grian's voice chirped, confused and slightly concerned. Mumbo wiped his brow, panting, and only just realising his friend was now wearing shorts just for the occasion.

"... Actually... Know that I think about it, it is kind of hot, isn't it... Do you think I should change into something... Looser too?"

The look Grian gave him was far more than enough. "I'll meet you at the stock exchange. And you better not be wearing that suit, or you'll be sweltering... Just wear something simple- impress me, Mumbo, with your amazing fashion sense!" He said, flying off.

Mumbo laughed at the builder's remark, mentally agreeing with the temperature being far too high.

And being hot in a suit... Yeah, just taking off the blazer would do hardly anything... So into his base he went, in search for a completely different outfit.

(-LOCATION aaand TIME SKOOP-)

In the promised meeting area, Grian had met a slightly disgruntled Rendog, whose fur didn't really help in this temperature. Both were looking forward to when Iskall decided on dropping by, to say the least...

"What's up, guys!" Iskall yelled, swooping down from above. He was dual-wielding two stacks of ice, just for the sake of it.

Nice.

Ren perked up substantially while Grian his a smirk. Playful punching both in the arm, Iskall threw both of them a stack of ice with a laugh and a mocking bow.

"Glad to see me? Ha! Knew it. Can't say the same for our favourite spoon though... Where's he got to?" The swede mumbled, eyeing Grian. The builder was just about to answer, when the said redstoner fell from the sky.

Literally...
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AC, on the other hand, was busting herself with controlling the Concorp's drones. She'd spotted and snatched a damaged one on EX's table a while back, and luckily the camera and controls were still intact.

Who was this for? Why, Aqua of course! Sending live-videos and taking photos was made possible by this little, scuffed-up flying thing, so of course she was going to make the most of it!

And she felt that something... Ahem, distinctly shippy was about to go down... Near the stock exchange...

Now then. To hopefully see it, and let Aqua have the footage too!
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"AAAAHHH- UFF! Oh goodness... Mmmnot again..." Mumbo groaned, slowly getting up. He sheepishly took out a few rockets, rubbing the back of his neck with his free hand.

But something... Was... Different...

...

Oh goodness gracious...

...

... When did Mumbo get such amazing legs?!

Already, all three others were captivated by the sight; tall, long, smooth, and a bunch of other adjectives that might seem creepy to say.

Iskall and Ren snuck a peek at Grian while doing so, immediately knowing what would happen... And sure enough, the builder had already flushed an awful shade of scarlet and... Oh dear, that looked like a terrible nosebleed...

Mumbo, oblivious as he was, squeaked in surprise at Grian's sudden nosebleed. Iskall simply started snickering, with Ren joining in.

"Um... I-Is he... Ok?!" Mumbo stuttered, the only one unamused by how much blood was pouring out of Grian's nose.

"Yooo... He's in a full-on trance!" Ren sniggered, waving a hand in front of Grian... Who didn't pay any attention to him.

"... I can't blame him, to be fair..." Muttered Iskall, gesturing his head back towards their friends' wonderful legs.

"Well, to be fair, I... Also see the appeal but DUUUDE... LOOK AT THIS!" Ren poked the side of Grian's face repeadly without any response, making both men crack up.

"D-Don't you guys think we should... Um... Take him to Stress... Or... Something?!"

The (only) concerned question was met by deaf ears. Sighing in either frustration or worry, the redstoner took it upon himself to walk up to Grian and take his hands gently, intending to lead him to Stress. However, because of the sudden lack of space, this only caused Grian to do several flustered things in order: blush even more, seize up and-

THUD!

"GAH!"

Everyone jumped at the sound, though all had rather different reactions afterwards. Iskall merely resumed cackling, this time even more loudly too. Ren, on the other hand, had an epiphany- maaaybe they should call Stress now- and took out his phone with one hand. The other he used to support Grian's head.

Luckily, his nosebleed had stopped.

Mumbo... Just started freaking out again, no idea about what had happened and why it had happened.

(Author's note: Poor, oblivious spoon...)

Stress' voice was just about audible from Ren's C.P.S.T. From what she sounded like, she was both very worried to hear Grian had fainted and very elated to hear the reason that Grian had fainted... And a tad guilty that she was so elated.

Huh...

Maaaybe Mumbo would understand in the future...
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Ok. Her gut was right.

THIS WAS AMAZING.

And Aqua senpai would definitely like having this video... AC excitedly controlled the drone again, taking it to where Aqua most likely would be, and-

PLOP!

... Aw dang it... She dropped it... That was no matter, she could just get it to fly again before-

Doc had picked it up. Doc... DOC of all people, one of the literal only ones who would actually kill for blackmail like this.

By the sound of him howling in laughter, it was clear to tell that he'd viewed it... And with a simple push of a button, sent the video to his own device, leaving with a certain smug swing in his step.

... AC felt bad for Grian's reputation, knowing full well that it could be tarnished now whenever Doc wished... But there was nothing she could do now, except finally deliver this video to Aqua.

Who, needless to say, enjoyed it just as much as Doc had.
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Author's note
Hey! Um... So... As I'm sure you all are aware, there's been a bunch of meanies called Warner Chappell that are trying to false-copyright our 100% innocent Mumbo Jumbo. Seriously, he's done nothing wrong! It's evident in every single video he posts who his intro/ outro music was made by, and like he's explained, he's a signed agreement and everything...

But YouTube ain't doing anything about it.

And apparently, it's not just Mumbo who's been having an issue...

I thought I'd just create a funny little chapter today, as a light placeholder because I know Family P3 will take some time... But I guess...

After hearing about this issue, my main hope for this chapter is now that it'll cheer some of you up- as tensions rise, I know we're all worrying for Mumbo's sake, but we're going to win, I just know we will!

For Mumbo! #FreeMumboJumbo #SaveMumbo

EDIT: I legit just came back from reading many short #SaveMumbo chapters and now I'm going to need to write one or I'll feel bad. It's on the next mini-chapter.

Oh and... Have three happy arts too...

The main scene of this story. Yes, Ren also has shorts on, but they were supposed to cut off literally where his arm is (you can see a TEEEENY line right below it). Lol how did I do on the L E G G Z?!

I read one of @DarkMoon458 's most recent... Ish chapters (she updates so very fast! How?!) and was inspired to draw Mumbo. Go check her out for context, and while you're at it, make sure to send her love if she needs it and read all of her other chapters too! She's recently hit 100 chapters, which I think is pretty sweet! GREAT JOB, SENPAI!

A stacked mess of ZIT-stick-limbs. Just cus.