Maybe...that hadn't been such a good idea. But it was too late to take back her words, not as if she would've to begin with. Going back on her word was something Astrid would not do, especially to Hiccup. Even so, it'd be a lie if she wasn't happy to see Hiccup be at least somewhat assertive - something he rarely was.

"That day? Isn't coming for quite awhile. Don't get your hopes up."