Finding Hiccup in the small town of Mahogany wouldn't have been too taxing a task, and it wasn't too long before he waltzed out of the Center with his 'gear in hand. Other than the horns, he actually looked almost healthy! Enough that he'd picked up a job again, at least. He glanced up by chance as he flicked through the different feeds on the network, and nearly dropped the device as he caught sight of the familiar face.

"Astrid!"

He stumbled, predictably, in his rush to go over and greet her, but it didn't hinder the bright smile that had appeared. After so long without contact from home, seeing the blonde in person was an exhilarating and gratifying experience. "You made it!" Hiccup said, almost breathlessly. "Well, I mean, of course you made it, but-- You're here!"