[ That's not good. The initial reaction is an obvious one, one met with anger, irritation, a touch of despair. That's not good is an understatement - Has been one since they've arrived and only getting hauntingly worse and worse as time went on.

What comes through isn't anger or frustration from Hiccup, but understanding. He knows how desperately Estinein wants to go for it. At heart, Hiccup is a Viking. He understands that even if it doesn't make logical sense - even if it's dangerous - that's just an occupational hazard. Bringing home their own is the thing that matters most. He thinks of Alphinaud, and their planning, and closes his heart around it.

'Home,' it's to each other first. But still, even as easily as his heart races forward Hiccup is still Hiccup - They need some kind of plan. ]

So we gather what we can and leave. Soon. But we still - [ Still need something more tangible than reacting emotionally. For a moment, he thinks that the only rational answer is to have Estinein stay behind. It's a fleeting thought, one passed on and dismissed in the same thought: Estinein is a warrior, he has that spirit. He's loyal. There's no way he'd be willing to go for that: ] - We'll have to hope that all of us, together, can keep you protected enough it doesn't feel like you're in danger.

[ Which is asking a lot and he's dubious that's possible - Estinein is who he is. And yet, it's the best thing he can think of. ]