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[forbiddenfriendship]

[the video feed turns on, and a giant, curious yellow eye stares back, accompanied by a deep, rumbling noise that sounded a bit like a cat's purr. Off in the distance comes a young man's voice talking in Norse - although thanks to the communicator's translation, there's an easy English text version popping up]

Toothless, what are you doing with that…[there's a crash, as the voice has apparently just dropped something]...oh gods, it's a magic book.

[the giant eye twists away, as Toothless lifts his head up to look inquisitively off at something to the side - the source of the voice, presumably. The angle is strange, and all you can see is part of his head, but it's clear enough that Toothless is covered in black scales, and big.]

Okay, okay…Toothless, just come over here, okay buddy? [Toothless rumbles softly, but takes a step away from the book, and out of view.] That's it, come on…let's get away from the magic, probably cursed book…oh gods, why me…

Comments

[forbiddenfriendship]

This is going to sound strange, but...has anyone tried to make friends with them? We thought dragons weren't friendly too, because they were stealing our food. But it turned out that there was a bigger dragon making them, and they're alright as long as you don't threatened them.

Uh, yeah. Berk's my village. It's cold, and depressing, and miserable. But it's home, I guess. [And now Hiccup doesn't even know if he's ever going to get back there. What in Odin's name will his father be thinking?]

[djinnigenie]

In truth, I do not know that it would be possible to befriend them, but that is an interesting thought. Perhaps I shall try it, if we ever find our ways home again.

Ha! Some say that my homeland of Ferelden is cold and wet and smells of wet dog. Castle Highever, however, is situated upon a beautiful, coastal area with cliffs. As a child, I always enjoyed the smell of the winds from the sea.

[forbiddenfriendship]

Well, I don't really know if I'd actually recommend it. It's not exactly going to be very safe if things go wrong.

[djinnigenie]

[Elissa cleared her throat and looked a bit uneasy.]

I have some experience with slaying dragons.

[Hastily, she reassuringly adds:]

But I would never do that to Toothless. He has already shown himself to be precious and I am quite fond of him.

[forbiddenfriendship]

Oh, don't worry about it. Slaying dragons is also kinda what my village used to do too.

[djinnigenie]

If the two of you ever have need of me, please do not hesitate to call for me. I will gladly provide whatever aid that I am able.

Meeting you and Toothless has been one of my greatest pleasures since arriving here. I shall be proud to call you both friend.

[forbiddenfriendship]

[Hiccup's a little surprised at that offer. Offering help...well, it's generally not considering a very 'vikinglike' thing to do. Not that Vikings never asked or received help - they just generally liked to act as if there wasn't any helping going on]

Uh, sure. Thanks. I'm sure we'll be fine though, really. [he smiles, a little uncertain] But it's good to have a friend here.

[djinnigenie]

One last thing before I go...

[She smiles again, almost grinning.]

What does Toothless like to eat?

[forbiddenfriendship]

Oh, he likes fish. Lots and lots of fish.

[djinnigenie]

Ha! Good to know. And... you?