☠ FOUR ☠ [VIDEO]

[axetrid]

<sub>[When the feed comes on the scene it shows would be normal, if it weren't for a couple of key elements being rather off. Astrid is at the forefront of it all, cleaning off a rather sharp bloody looking knife with a cloth. There are some ripped up cloth bandages, some of them bloody, strewn along the top of the kitchen table she's sitting at. Off to her side is a rather pale looking Hiccup, one of his arms bandaged up in the same cloth strips. It isn't very hard to make the connection.

That isn't the only strange thing though - on Hiccup's forehead there seems to be stuck a bright yellow post-it note, with some runes scribbled on it. He looks a little miserable and sick, but Astrid herself seems healthy as ever. She takes only a moment more before adjusting the angle of the feed before sitting back entirely, continuing to clean the blade as she speaks.]</sub>

There really is a lot of sickness going around, isn't there? It's pretty unnerving. I figured either Hiccup or I would catch it, so I decided to be prepared. Good thing too, considering I was right and Hiccup did end up sick.

_{[Sliding the knife through the cloth one more time, she holds it up to her eyes closely for inspection before deeming it blood free, before tossing it onto the table with a little too much force, causing Hiccup to wince at the noise it makes.]}

Like my mom used to always teach me, the best way to be on the offense of an illness is to go on the defense. That's why I've been praying to Eir every day extra hard. I even caught a goose in the park and sacrificed it to her when Hiccup got sick, just for good measure. I told Hiccup to pray too, but I guess he didn't pray enough.

_{[At that Hiccup rolls his eyes, but shoots Astrid a grimace of a smile when she glances his way.]}

But it's alright. He'll get better and he already has started to feel better, haven't you Hiccup? _{[There's a nod, but...it isn't that enthusiastic.]} I've put the proper runes on him, bled him a little bit, fed him garlic and even made him medicine out of herbs. I think the elder of our village would be pretty proud of me right now.

Anyway, I've been carving a few charms out of wood since they're better than post-it notes and last longer, and was wondering if anyone who's sick would like one. I can also help bleed you if you'd like. I'm really good at holding people down, even if they struggle!

So, let me know, alright?

_{[ooc: Both Hiccup and Astrid will be replying to your comments! Don't pity Hiccup though. He feels sorry enough for himself already. 8|]}

Comments

[that_is_asecret]

Well of course, you are from a warrior people are you not? This sort of thing is right up your alley.

[Though they both were young, many of the humans he had travelled with were not particularly old]

[summing_it_up]

Well. Yeah! Definitely there, all right.

I can see you've already accepted this fact without any problem whatsoever.

[that_is_asecret]

Why should I have a problem?

Your business is your own.

[summing_it_up]

[Hiccup opens his mouth, but lets it shut again.]

Okay, so it is. While we exposed it to everyone else...

[that_is_asecret]

You can't judge everyone to have the same reactions. Especially in a city as diverse as this.

[summing_it_up]

Funny how I keep forgetting that.

[that_is_asecret]

[He shrugs]

You're only human.

[summing_it_up]

And you are, too...

[But he wears that look of uncertainty once those words leave his mouth.]

...Right?

[that_is_asecret]

You have a fever don't you? As I've told you, I'm a priest. I suggest you get some sleep, and put such thoughts out of your mind.

[Notably didn't say yes]

[summing_it_up]

–But–

[Xellos' delivery is too fast for Hiccup to try questioning things any further (thanks, sickness), causing him to frown as he's left confused.]

Okay. Fine. I'll rest.

[that_is_asecret]

Good, its probably for the best. After all, plenty of rest is often essential to battling any sort of cold or disease!

[Cheerfully]

[summing_it_up]

[He sighs.]

Yeah. I guess it is.