It was a different setting. A place where more civilized methods were put into practice along with the roughness and danger Vikings were use to seeing. And he had the best of both worlds. It was going to take longer to change his views, but with what he's learned so far, it's paying off.

One thing was for certain as well: Hiccup wasn't alone here. And while that was worrisome, it was also fine. Astrid was capable of taking care of herself. She just needed help adjusting. She was at least willing to go through with that.

After a pause, he resigned himself to this fate with a tired shrug.

"Okay."