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[Video: 010] The Next Chapter (Backdated)

Hey. Ah. I know everyone else has been doing this lately, but...I guess we all have to say something, huh?

[Hiccup looks away from the feed for a moment, visibly torn between what he should be doing. At the same time, there's this sense of unwavering resolve that comes to the surface.]

Guys? [Hesitation gets to him, but he pushes to continue.] I gotta go. [He strokes Toothless' head.] We need to go back.

The last time I went home, I came upon a very big, terrible discovery. And this happened the night before the final dragon test I have to go through. I know what happens. Astrid told me. I just...I have to go through with it, you know?

[Toothless gives the boy a nudge. A low gurgling purr clutters the sound for a moment. Hiccup laughs weakly, regaining his balance before looking back at the feed.]

So... [He draws in a quick breath, puffing out his cheeks.] That's it.

...Astrid?

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Not at all. It's like bracing yourself for an incoming punch to the face.

Why wait for it when you could simply not be there at all?

...I did think about that. It'd be great if I could avoid it. But...for some reason, it doesn't sit right with me.

Why, whoever just lets themselves be hit?

Me, obviously. Most of those are unintentional, though...

What about you? You have the opportunity to go back home, too, you know.

What about me, indeed. Where a Cat goes in troubled times is a question for the ages, I believe.

...Okay. I guess that's true. [Pause.] I don't think I'll ever understand you.

Why should you?

That's actually a very good question.

Of course it is.

[A small sigh is heard on his end.]

...You know? I think I'm gonna miss you, Chessur.

Do keep an eye out for rabbit holes.

I will.

How very excellent. Perhaps there's some hope after all.

Well. Yeah. I'm gonna take that as a compliment.

Why, what else should it be.

It could be anything at this point.

So it could. Or it couldn't.

I think we're going back to the beginning of this conversation.

Are we?

Oh yeah. But I'm gonna just...end it here. Okay?

As you wish.

Thanks. [The flatness in his tone evens out.] For your help and all that.

[And despite what he says, the feed only ends some moments later.]

You're quite welcome.

[And that, as they say, is that.]

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