"Oh, yeah, just fine." Hiccup muttered as he pulled his face out of the dirt. Toothless regarded the newcomer with interest, but not malice. There had been some very long discussions about not terrorizing people on the road with them. Instead he just stared intently and licked his lips.

"Just...peachy." Hiccup grunted as he sat up. Toothless came up behind him and nudged his head with apparent affection. Hiccup didn't believe it. Hiccup began clambering to his feet, all limbs and elbow as Toothless helpfully almost shoved him flat on the ground again in the name of getting Hiccup on his feet.