riverviewlogs | [OPEN] let the wind carry us

who: Hiccup and YOU
what: Bugs, surveyor stuff, and daily life. If you want to do something specific, hit me up at

nekky!
when: Late Jan. through Feb.
where: Around Riverview
warnings: None so far.

[i. Beetles Attack]
[Giant beetles. Sure, no problem, why not. They're on a rampage toward the city, and that's dangerous, but nothing that can't be handled, right? Unlike others, though, Hiccup is not keen on resorting to lethal methods. They're creatures looking out for their own survival, just like anything. Even dangerous dragons back home could be relocated, rehomed, settled somewhere to live in their natural environment.

Hiccup is up in the air on Toothless, trying to steer one of the beetles off-course. The dragon's huge wings flap in the beetle's face area, and he darts away with impressive agility before he can be caught in snapping pincers. From there, Toothless fires off a few blasts of purple fire, leaving smoking spots on the ground, trying to deter it. Sure enough, the beetle does turn somewhat to the left. A success.

Until it suddenly rears back, and catches dragon and rider by surprise. Toothless roars in alarm and Hiccup shouts as the horn rakes across the night fury's body and tears off the prosthetic tail fin, sending them both veering toward the ground.] No, no, no-!

[ii. Even Action Heroes Go to School]
[It's a little sunnier today, slightly warmer than it's been, but the cold has never bothered Hiccup much. It's winter 9 months of the year on Berk, after all - he's used to it. He's found a nice patch of grass in a courtyard area just outside the communal housing building; being cooped up at his desk was not resulting in work being done.

Toothless is curled on the grass, dozing pleasantly in a sunbeam, and Hiccup has fitted himself into the C of the reptile's sleeping body, leaning against one tucked-in wing, looking much more casual today. He's adopted some of the local style, wearing jeans with one of the legs rolled up so as not to get caught in the metal workings of his prosthetic, a sage green hoodie, and a thrift-store sneaker.

There are books and papers spread out all around him - remedial biology, basic engineering, catch-up math, beginner chemistry, and some spiral notebooks that seem to be filled with sketches and notes.] Imaginary numbers... Are we sure they didn't make this stuff up? [He muses to Toothless, who just mrrs in response without opening his eyes.

And then the wind blows one of his papers out of his hand, and he gets up to scramble after it. Maybe help him catch it?] No no no, hey, wait, I need that!

[iii. Dragon Ate My Homework]
[You can't take a dragon to class, not even at university. So, when Hiccup attends, he has to leave Toothless on his own for a few hours. Of course, the dragon is quite smart, and capable of meeting his rider at a certain time of day, so in the mean time, he wanders. On the ground, one might notice, never quite taking to the air when he's alone.

Maybe you find him pouncing on beams of light outside the communal housing building, or possibly he's downtown, sitting back on his haunches and intently watching a fish vendor, tongue flicking out a few times with interest. Hiccup will come to find him at some point, but for now, Toothless is having his own day out on the town.]

[iv. Wildcard!]

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[He makes a face.] I will say I have learned a lot about variations in a Night Fury's diet, and fried food is a no-go. Never again.

[It's true, Val is a trainwreck. Hiccup likes her, but... yeah. Currently he's regarding Loki with something like fond admiration, and a bit of awkward shyness.] That would be great. I, uh, I really appreciate all this. You didn't have to go to this much trouble just for me.

[ His lips tic up slightly at that. He's never had a pet, mostly horses and he's never been fond of them. ]

It isn't much. I am aware that you are . . . by yourself here. It never hurts to have an extra pair of hands.

[Isn't much, huh? It doesn't feel that way to Hiccup, who is, in fact, by himself here - other than Toothless, of course.]

It has been kind of an adjustment. I haven't been this far from home for so long. Even when I lived on Dragon's Edge, I could still fly home if I ever wanted to. [And he had his friends with him, their dragons had their pack.] It helps having friends here, too, though. I'm not really completely on my own. [The glance he sends Loki is brief, but significant, just a flash.]

[ Is it friendship? Or just a perverse way of Loki helping himself through a proxy? When Loki sees himself in others, he is, despite himself, sentimental about it. He doesn't quite know. Perhaps this is good enough and the rest will follow. ]

Well, hopefully, with this location and the creation of the loft, you will have enough room to be yourself. And I will ensure it.

[It's friendship in Hiccup's mind, anyway. He's grown much less naive over time and betrayals, but he still defaults to seeing the best in people, whether it's actually there or not. And he has a lot in common with Loki; it will take something very obvious to make him think ill of the man.]

That would be great. I know Toothless would be more comfortable somewhere with more space, especially if we could haul in a flat stone for him to sleep on like we had at home. I feel a little bad that there are scorch marks up on the roof from when we've slept up there...

[ Loki scoffs lightly. ]

I doubt anyone would notice. Or care. Most people move out after a few months. Barring a few exceptions.

I can see why. It's... strange, to live with so many people. [Even if he likes the ones he's met. Even Val has been pretty nice.] The rent's cheaper here, though. I guess I should probably think about that too. [Someone is not used to primarily digital currency. What do you mean people don't still hoard gold coins, and barter sheep for goods?]

[ People are strange. Loki couldn't stay at the communal apartments for very long. Too many people in an enclosed space. And at the time, his paranoia was still a living beast housed in his heart. ]

Is money a concern for you?

Not really, just as far as getting a new place with enough space for Toothless to be comfortable. I make enough doing part time work for everything else. [Only part time because he loves taking classes at the university, and because they can fish enough to feed Toothless for nearly free. That, and Hiccup himself doesn't need much. He's from Berk - they don't have expensive tastes at all.]

[ That's fair. Finding a place for a dragon such as Toothless would be far more difficult. ]

Let me know if you need anything.

[He laughs a little, softly.] I guess it's lucky it's just him and me. A lot of Berk is taken up by stable space, these days.

Because of all the . . . dragons?

[ Berk sounds amazing. ]

Dragons as far as the eye can see. [He grins a little wider.] We had to get pretty creative with space. Toothless isn't the biggest species, though, so he usually stays in the house with me.

[ A little wistful. ]

It sounds like a wonderful place.

It really is. [Hiccup breathes out a soft sigh.] I've missed it a lot, lately.

[ Loki glances at him. ]

Despite your troubles?

[OPEN] let the wind carry us

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