[ Hiccup says it immediately before he can really even think to stop himself. A flurry of emotions came over: something startled, mostly concern. He stops himself with a breath to add: ]
Sorry, I just mean. That's probably even more dangerous. If it does show up, what if that's what they want? We'll be in the heart of their city, they'll have the upper hand. We have to have everyone at their best — We can't lose anyone else.
[We can't afford to lose you, too, goes quietly unsaid. Despite everything, there's nothing demeaning in the feelings lingering in the thoughts. He gets it, more than he'd like. It's concern that drives him rather than scolding. ]
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[ Hiccup says it immediately before he can really even think to stop himself. A flurry of emotions came over: something startled, mostly concern. He stops himself with a breath to add: ]
Sorry, I just mean. That's probably even more dangerous. If it does show up, what if that's what they want? We'll be in the heart of their city, they'll have the upper hand. We have to have everyone at their best — We can't lose anyone else.
[ We can't afford to lose you, too, goes quietly unsaid. Despite everything, there's nothing demeaning in the feelings lingering in the thoughts. He gets it, more than he'd like. It's concern that drives him rather than scolding. ]