The hug was...pretty surprising. In all honesty, he had been expecting a good sock to the arm when Astrid had taken that step forward. Hiccup wasn't going to complain though, as he wrapped his own arms around her--an action that, while better than punches, was still unusual for a viking as socially-awkward as he. "You did," he agreed, giving her a tight squeeze before taking a step back to get a better look at her.

"And you are...really dirty." Hygiene wasn't always the best on Berk. They were vikings! They had bigger concerns than bathing, though Hiccup had always put more stock in it than some others. He'd gotten used to Johto's more modern take on cleaning, so he took in Astrid's travel-worn state with a bit of amusement.

He was such a charmer.