[It's been a few months for Hiccup since he was last here, he thinks as he dismounts Toothless at the mouth of a familiar cave, looking down into the deep dark pits. There's no echo of roars or rumbling snores anymore, not since the herd moved on, silent as a grave. Toothless nudges him with a small whine, ear plates pulling back against his head before Hiccup raises his head to rub the Night Fury reassuringly along his snout.
The one he should really be comforting is Jack.
Hiccup turns to look at his husband, watching for any signs that he's uncomfortable as he reaches out to take Jack's hand, sliding his fingers through his and squeezing them, rubbing his thumb gently over his palm. It was only a couple of months ago for him but it was a few hundred years for Jack, the dream memories coming up unbidden before he shoved them down. He attempted to give his mate a smile, though it came out small.]
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The one he should really be comforting is Jack.
Hiccup turns to look at his husband, watching for any signs that he's uncomfortable as he reaches out to take Jack's hand, sliding his fingers through his and squeezing them, rubbing his thumb gently over his palm. It was only a couple of months ago for him but it was a few hundred years for Jack, the dream memories coming up unbidden before he shoved them down. He attempted to give his mate a smile, though it came out small.]
We don't have to do this if you don't want to.