[It's a joke, but he holds his arms out as though to show himself off. Weren't you expecting a tiny little fifteen-year-old with a metal foot, Elincia?
His smile falters when he gets a look at the horse--or the cleg, he supposes it's called. It doesn't even have to attempt to look intimidating to appear so to him. Steps slowing slightly, Hiccup eyes it a little warily. Which is pretty ridiculous since he's at ease around dragons, but winged horses that are possibly magic are definitely a new thing for him, okay?]
So... This is your valiant steed, huh? [He laughs a little, nervously.] You called it a cleg, right?
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[It's a joke, but he holds his arms out as though to show himself off. Weren't you expecting a tiny little fifteen-year-old with a metal foot, Elincia?
His smile falters when he gets a look at the horse--or the cleg, he supposes it's called. It doesn't even have to attempt to look intimidating to appear so to him. Steps slowing slightly, Hiccup eyes it a little warily. Which is pretty ridiculous since he's at ease around dragons, but winged horses that are possibly magic are definitely a new thing for him, okay?]
So... This is your valiant steed, huh? [He laughs a little, nervously.] You called it a cleg, right?