[Navigating emotions is hard for him at the best of times, but fear is clear and sharp to him now. Not only are there dead bodies walking around waiting to eat people, but this thing is close to him. Too close.
He holds absolutely still when the dragon nudges his leg, gently, like it's mindful of how breakable he is compared to the other person it'd stepped on, not even daring to breathe. He has too many questions, none an animal can answer. Certainly not a dragon, for Christ's sake.
When Toothless turns tail and walks away, calm as can be, he finally releases a breath. It's some time before he relaxes enough to move.
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He holds absolutely still when the dragon nudges his leg, gently, like it's mindful of how breakable he is compared to the other person it'd stepped on, not even daring to breathe. He has too many questions, none an animal can answer. Certainly not a dragon, for Christ's sake.
When Toothless turns tail and walks away, calm as can be, he finally releases a breath. It's some time before he relaxes enough to move.
The fish are still there.]