Chapter 16: Awkward Conversations

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[Scene cuts to Hiccup's workshop.]

Hiccup: Oh, God. Can we skip this? This is embarrassing.

Carol: Sorry, Hiccup. No can do.

Hiccup buries under his dragon's wing in embarrassment.

Astrid: What was it anyway?

Clara: You don't wanna know until later.

Everyone was now confused except Stoick.

[Hiccup is sketching Toothless when Stoick came in.]

Hiccup: Dad! You're back! Gobber's not here, so...

Stoick: I know. I came looking for you.

Hiccup: You did?

Stoick: You've been keeping secrets.

Hiccup: I... have?

Astrid: Wait! He knew?!

The Dawns shook their heads in denial.

Stoick: Just how long did you think you could hide it from me?

Hiccup: I don't know what you're...

Stoick: Nothing happens on this island without me hearing about it.

Hiccup: Oh?

Stoick; So. Let's talk about that dragon.

Hiccup: Oh, gods. Dad I'm so sorry. I was going to tell you. I just didn't know how to--

Everyone was now insanely confused about the chief's on-screen behavior.

Hiccup (cont.): You're not... upset?

Stoick: What?! I was hoping for this!

Hiccup:Uh... you were?

Stoick: And believe me, it only gets better! Just wait 'till you spill a Nadder's guts for the first time! And mount your first Gronckle head on a spear! WHAT A FEELING! You really had me going there, son! All those years of the worst Viking Berk has ever seen! Odin, it was rough! I almost gave up on you! And all the while, you were holding out on me! OH, THOR ALMIGHTY! Ah. With you doing so well in the ring, we finally have something to talk about.

Everyone now understand what he meant while the dragons were scared at what Stoick said.

Stoick (cont.): Oh, I... brought you something. To keep you safe in the ring.

[Stoick holds up a Viking helmet and gives it to Hiccup.]

Hiccup: (Sincerely) Wow. Thanks.

Stoick: Your mother would've wanted you to have it. It's half of her breast plate.

Valka choked when she heard it.

Carol: That's less gross than Gobber's underwear.

Her sister agreed.

Stoick (cont.): Matching set. Keeps her close, y'know?

Stoick (cont.): Wear it proudly. You deserve it. You've held up your end of the deal.

Hiccup: I should really get to bed.

Hiccup and Stoick: Yes! Good! Okay. Good talk. See you back at the house. We should do this again. I'm great. Thanks for stopping by. Glad I stopped by, I hope you uh, like the hat. And for the... the breast hat.

Stoick: Well, uh... good night.

Astrid: Wow, still awkward.

Hiccup agreed as he went back to his seat.

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