“Yeah I get it Astrid, I’m just a bit preoccupied is all.” Hiccup mumbled back averting his gaze and she stepped closer, sensing something was off. It wasn’t that hard to tell with him and so she softened the harsh edge of her tone some, to pose the question:
“What’s wrong?”
“Nothing.” Hiccup turned away from her and Astrid expired her patience waiting for him to continue that train of thought. “I’m just worried… Toothless isn’t getting along with this new dragon.”
“Hiccup.” She placed a hand on his shoulder and turned him so she could meet his gaze. “Toothless will be fine. We all know he gets jealous.” She paused and the elaborated. “You’re his rider.”
“He’s never acted like this before.”
Astrid frowned and was unsure of what to say, in the end she just slugged him in the arm. “Don't be stupid. Toothless is just being Toothless, stop worrying.” She finished as he rubbed at the spot she struck.
Toothless just stared down at the girl with owlish eyes as she called him names and taunted her with a gummy smile because her efforts to get free were pathetic. But her struggle eventually grew old and he eased off her to check on his human. That was when he heard the thump and glanced backwards at her with a rumbling laugh, at her threat he just snorted then whacked her with his tail as he turned to trot away. Joining Hiccup outside.
“Just… join us when your ready Hiccup.” Astrid tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and turned away as Toothless approached. After a moment she hurried off, running towards the heart of their village.