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[Now that he's gotten over his own embarrassment somewhat-]

...So that's what an experiment is like, huh.

[Okay, maybe not entirely over it. That was beyond humiliating and he doesn't even want to acknowledge it anymore. Ugh.]

Whatever, forget it. I have a question for the people who've lived here longer than me. What kind of escape attempts have already happened here? Has anything worked, or even showed small signs of success? If it's not something you want to talk about over the journals, you can find me at the library.

Thanks in advance.

[...Oh right, before he forgets again-]

And if anyone finds a silver pocketwatch in one of the shops, chances are it's mine. I'd appreciate it if you let me know if you see it.

...Don't look inside, either!

[And as promised Ed will be at the library today, either inside pouring over a dozen books or just outside the entrance, probably munching away at something he pilfered during a visit to the bakery. You know, after he realized he hadn't eaten for seven hours or something. As usual he's probably wearing five different layers despite the heat, the nutter.]

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I've never done it that way, but what I did before was close enough. [The Gate of Truth is almost like being in another world, after all, and Gluttony's stomach certainly wasn't... well, right. Hopefully it'll be enough.]

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[Well, if anyone could do it, Hiccup bets Ed has a pretty good shot. He can't pretend to know anything about alchemy, but it was clearly far more powerful than anything on Berk. And Hiccup fully supported him in the effort of finding a way home.]

Well, um, if I can help in any way...

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Doubt it, but I'll keep you posted. [You know, if he doesn't just vanish from the village one day. Wouldn't that be a kicker.

No point in kicking someone for offering to help, he's just. Not used to needing help when it comes to alchemy. Especially from an amateur.] Thanks, though.

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[dragoneer]

[It would indeed. Hiccup's mouth draws into a straight line, but he tries not to take it personally.]

Um...you're welcome?

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[Poor Hiccup. Just trying to be helpful, it's not his fault that alchemy is Not For Amateurs. But oh well, he got what he came for already. Books for Al, and- ...well, alright, he'll go home with zero useful information at this rate... hm.]

Do you think your dragon would cooperate with that offer of yours?

[Maybe that'll make him feel more useful.]

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[dragoneer]

[His eyebrows lift as he gnaws on his bottom lip--Hiccup could persuade Toothless to do a lot of things, even work with people he wasn't particularly fond of. But Hiccup also knew Toothless would be less committed to doing a good job for someone he didn't like as much. Hm.]

Ahh...that may depend on what you need him to do.

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I haven't thought of anything yet. [Truth be told, adding a dragon to his list of potential allies isn't something he's ever considered before. He'll have to give it some thought.] I'll let you know if I get an idea, though.

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[He nods eagerly.] Right. Just...let me know, then.