Hiccup laughed, scales tickling against the soft flesh of his neck. “Ah!” He pushed lightly at the top of her head with a stutter of “st-stop it!” While there was no negative emotions in his response Toothless still snarled in warning, stalking forward and shoving between the two. “Toothless!” Hiccup knew his night fury was protective of him but this new dragon was not a threat, she may be different than all the others but he was certain she meant no harm. He reached out to touch Toothless‘ head and calm him but Toothless growled, forbidding him even as he curled his tail around his ankles.
“Oh man. Nightfury fight.“ Tuffnutt shoved at his twin with a stupid smile and the air excitement. “I am going to love this.” It was a comment Ruffnut agreed on with an enthusiastic nod. “Toothless is so going to start something.”
“No, no he’s not. There’s nothing going on here.” Hiccup quickly imputed and successfully put a hand on Toothless’ snout, calming him marginally with the desire for him to acknowledge him. “Right bud?” But Toothless still seemed frustrated so Hiccup rubbed one hand at his hair and heaved a sigh. “Alright. I think that’s enough of this for now. Let’s take Aurora back to the stables.”