I’ve not read the sequel yet so posting on this chapter is purely “proof” that I’ve finally finished reading this story and can move onto the next be it I can handle the emotions in it. I’ll be reading that one a bit later (pfft a bit) because I can tell I need a break to actually process the story before reading another or the sequel

Just came back to say this was a god damn master piece

Wet stomach gunpowder wet gunpowder
Wet gunpowder ignition source no explosion

Ok I have to say itastrid” a stupid name? So a plant calls “god’s beauty” stupid? Oh dear

Oh come on another fanfic depicting astrid as overly cruel .. i heard only good about this one so i have high hopes that the development will satisfy me. My jaw simply dropped when the next part about stoik was added I was likehm this doesn’t quite feel like Astrid” but i understand her little “problem” i tend to say a lot of shi to during those days haha

I just wanna say that I'm sorry if my question about AO3 was pushy before. I have read in your notes that ppl demand stuff from you, and I wasn't thinking when I wrote that.

If his son gave him a later, like Stoick had never given his son in years gone by, this time he would be a proper father and take it with both hands.

I just really really love this line. It's so poetic.

Wow, the sheer amount of plot development in this chapter is INSANE love it of course! And holy sh1t I could not tear my eyes away when Snotlout was dragging Astrid, that scene was INTENSE!

"She was too young, too naive, and she was not worthy to take his smart Hiccup's place." I just wanna go all "oh honey, no. Honey, nonono." on Stoick

Oh my god, it's really painful to read how much Hiccup's HeRiTaGe actually blinds Stoick. *facepalm*

I'm so glad Gobber knoooooows

I took a couple days off this fic, bc I went and took a look at the other fic you recommended, "When in Rome"... And then I got stuck there. Thank you for that rec, that fic was AMAZING. Seriously so incredible!

I love love LOVE this story! Any chance you might post on AO3 in the future? (I think I saw a 3rd book in the works) the ads on this platform are a bit much. But I don't mean to be a choosing beggar! Anywhere is fine, as long as I get to read your story.

You have made this fellow cry bro. I love this story.

Amen! Screw romance! Hiccup and Stoick moments are the best! I wrote this well. Very satisfying and pleasing. Loved loved loved it