( ✈ FOURTH FLIGHT; VIDEO — BOTH COURTS )

[smithwork]

[ A bedroom beneath the Station. One of the larger ones, given Toothless is there with his head tentatively on the bed taken up by the limp figure of Jack Frost; dark blood looks like it's been cleaned up as best it can, smears remaining on one of Jack's legs around a nasty wound.

Specks of the same old blood can be seen on Hiccup's cheek amongst his freckles when he leans into view. ]

I've heard of people falling asleep for extended periods of time before, but do they often ... go through accidents while they sleep? I, I'm not explaining this very well. Sort of, like they might be getting injured somehow, but they're haven't moved? [ Dressed down for the broadcast in a red hoodie and layered green tshirts, Toothless has similarly had his saddle placed in a corner with Hiccup's armour. They've been here long enough to get into a routine. ] He's also a little dead, but he was that way before. It's more noticeable now since he isn't moving. Or breathing. Also, his clothes changed this one time? Gah!

[ Face-palming in frustration, Hiccup rakes back his hair. ]

See, I don't even know if I need a healer because all his wounds are re-knitting despite the fact he just keeps getting more. I'm not some magical undead warlock, wound-healing, mystical wardrobe stylist. If anybody could shed some light on what's going on, I'd appreciate it — Yeah, bud, what is it?

[ Glancing over his shoulder when the Night Fury whines in distress, Hiccup drops the locket upon seeing a dark bruise spread over their unconscious friend's jaw. ]

Jack —!




( ooc: so arisa is on hiatus for her fancy cruise and jack is being canon updated!! as a sidenote on her behalf, he's going through around 300+ years of accidents and junk as he matures/becomes a pro at what he does, so there are plenty of bruises/fractures/breaks to be seen in the first few days of his enchanted sleep. feel free to notice the signs! c: )

Comments

[mesmerism]

The Station kind of reminds me of home. I mean with the technology and modern clothes.

[ The dragon's being sweet and it makes Piper's expression brighten. ]

I hope someone else is able to tell you more about what's happening.

[smithwork]

It's only homely for me because of the company, everything else is new. [ If something happens to Jack, he isn't sure if he'll want to stay.

He shrugs. ]

To be honest, we're keeping our heads down. I don't want anyone thinking Toothless is just a weapon.

[mesmerism]

I can understand that. Hopefully you can get someone you trust around him.

[smithwork]

Care to dragon-sit sometime?

[mesmerism]

[ Her eyes light up. ]

Really? You're serious?

[smithwork]

All you've gotta do is make sure he eats his basket of fish at the right time, maybe gets a rub. He's worked out how to turn on the taps so you don't need to worry about giving him a drink.

[ Toothless also might have figured out Hiccup will come running when he hears a tap and hasn't gotten into the habit of turning them off himself, but details. ]

Sure, Piper. If I need someone to keep him company for a day, I'll let you know.

[mesmerism]

Cool! Yeah, just let me know!

[ She can't wait to tell Leo. He'll be so jealous! ]

I have this teleporting ring so I can get to the Station really quick now.

[smithwork]

[ Hiccup's smile is pleased but still small, and he glances down to adjust a hearth-warmed towel by Jack's cheek. ]

Sometime, then. It's a plan.

[ Even if he can't get too enthused about much of anything right now. ]

[mesmerism]

[ She can tell he can't and she brings it down a notch. ]

Someone will know what's going on. With this many of us here? Someone has to have seen this before.

[smithwork]

I think the part that bugs me the most is that he clearly isn't just going away for a day or two, or a week. His wounds are ... bad, but they're clearly getting enough time to heal in between each other.

It was worse at first, now it seems to be spacing out a bit.

[mesmerism]

You think he'll be really different when he wakes up?

[smithwork]

I don't see how one person can undergo that much pain and not come out of it changed in some way.

[mesmerism]

Some ways, yes, but not in every way, I would hope.

[smithwork]

Maybe. Piper, can I talk to you later? Jack's looking a little restless ...

[ And it's hard to be a cheerful conversationalist right now. ]

[mesmerism]

Yeah, don't worry about it. You go ahead.