sirenspull | [Video: 005] Morning:

[The Great Outdoors! Well, whatever was left untouched within the city's perimeters. Still, it works. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

As the ~~rock~~ NV sits somewhere off to the side, Hiccup is seen in view with Toothless. He leans over the dragon, checking the saddle and the tethers attached to it and the prosthetic tail fin, tugging it a few times to make sure it's secure.]

Check. Check. Everything looks good! [He claps his hands together, stepping back as he does so. And after he takes a moment to approve of how well everything has held together, the boy easily swings a leg over one side, patting the scaly black flank.] Okay, buddy. I think we're ready to go–

[Go indeed- "go" is the magic word as Toothless eagerly bounds forward, wings stretching out from either side as the black dragon rushes towards the ledge of a cliff. Oh. Boy.]

–waitWAITWAITTOOTHLESS NO–

[They plunge.

A very high-pitched scream is heard, fading into the background.]

[ SOME TIME LATER: ]

[The scene stays the same, much like one of those computer screensavers used for peaceful default ambiance settings. But it isn't long before it's disturbed again, a miffed black dragon and his bedraggled boy entering in from the left side of the screen.]

I said I was sorry!

[Toothless glares flatly at Hiccup as he snorts. He shakes off the excess leaves and twigs before tromping off.

Hiccup sighs, letting his hands drop to his sides as he returns the look, watching the dragon go.]

We can try again– oh. Yeah! Okay, fine. Iii see how it is. [Pause. He suddenly looks offended.] Oh, you did not– !

[Excuse him as he chases after the dragon for a bit.]

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[She's smelled the dragon(s) around before. But... this wasn't what she'd expected.]

Are you alright?

[His nose wrinkles slightly as he shrugs, nodding a bit.]

I've been through worse.

[She doesn't look convinced.]

If you say so.

I'm Mercy.

[No worries, he's use to that.]

Hiccup. And the dragon that went away is Toothless, but I think I made that obvious.

A little, yes.

Do people from your world ride dragons often?

N– well, they do now. At least that's what I've heard.

That sounds like an interesting place. I've never flown on a dragon before.

It's not that bad. Shouldn't be.

Nothing like what I just demonstrated here. Just so you know.

[Now she's amused.]

I'll have to take your word for it. I doubt I'll be flying any time soon.

Yeah, that's totally acceptable too! No problem with that at all.

As long as you and... Toothless? Are alright.

Oh yeah. We'll be fine.

I thought I saw something on the dragon. Would you mind me asking what it was?

Uuh, what, you mean the tail fin? Since it's connected to the saddle...and the harness and tethering that goes through there...

[Head tilt.]

So it's like a rudder for him? There was damage to his own tail?

Yeah. Because the left side was taken out...by me.

[She'll let the story go, because she can tell you don't want to tell it.]

Are you having trouble with it? I might be able to help...?

[He almost breathes a sigh of relief when she doesn't ask about it, stumbling over his words as he regains some of his composure.]

–Uh, well, I'm...yeah, I'm having some trouble with it. I know I made it. That isn't helping me and maybe yes I do need help.

I'm an auto mechanic, but I wouldn't mind trying, if your friend wouldn't mind.

Sure. I'll see if he's interested.

[He glances off to the side.]

Toothless? Buddy? Come on, where are you?

[Not yet within video range, but there's some rustling off to the side somewhere.]

[Mercy can hear it, but she's being very cautious. Dragon is the bigger predator and she really doesn't want to tick him off.]

I wouldn't want to intrude....

It's okay! He's used to people.

[He looks off-screen again, noting the rustling noises with a wary look.]

Edited 2012-06-17 00:17 (UTC)

[Be thankful, Hiccup. Toothless isn't looking to pounce. The dragon eventually emerges from the underbrush, his nose popping in from the side of the screen to nudge at the Viking.]

He's beautiful.

[Mercy loves predators. Even the ugliest are beautiful to her, and this dragon is far from it. She clears her throat.]

Sorry, what part are you having issues with?

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