[ well. well. celty certainly knows the way into a dragon's heart, because toothless is taking all that petting in stride. leaning this way, that way, to give her better access to the best scratching spots. hiccup's glad she's not angry, at least, but he's starting to think it takes a lot to upset her.

you could say she always keeps a clear head.

but at her question, a somewhat sheepish grin. ]

Ah, yeah--not much luck to be had here, unfortunately. [ a glance to the river. ] I probably shouldn't have expected anything I was used to, considering where we are.

[ why would there be regular non-alien fish in alien land.... ]