[Honestly he has no idea why he's blurting this all out to a complete stranger, especially since something seems...off about Jackson to him. Hiccup can't really put his finger on it, considering he's never seen the younger man before. He shrugs it off. Something in his gut tells him he can trust Jackson, he doesn't really know what or why, so he just goes with it. Hiccup rubs the back of his neck, feeling a little sheepish.]

Sorry for heaping that on you, it gets a bit frustrating sometimes.

[Being expected to inherit the station after his father retired, continuing on with the family tradition, was a bit much. Really, he should've stayed in Europe and not come home after college. Hiccup slides his hand back into his jacket pocket to join the other, smiling softly.]

Well, if we don't look out for the kids, who's gonna? Not to say that you teachers can't be trusted.

[He grins crookedly, then makes a face and inclines his head.]

Considering the item stolen was worth way more than my paycheck, I highly doubt it.

[He'd be lucky if he got that new engine for his motorbike that he'd been eyeing for a while. He shakes his head and switches topics.]

Are you staying in town? I know a nice place for meals that's cheap on the price if you ever wanna grab dinner together.