"Which of you has the strongest grip?", Hermes asked of the family. The one who indicated themselves he settled among the wing-like protrusions on his shoulders. It wasn't an especially comfortable seat, and they would need to hold onto his headpiece, but it was reasonably secure. The other three he gathered up in what amounted to a hug, with a bi t of additional support from below provided by the tendril like formations on his outfit.

"I will return swiftly once I've seen them safely to their destination. You may decide among yourselves who the next four shall be." And with that he rose into the air, flying as quicky as he dared while carrying his passengers.