Yeah, just- yes, offer him your hand first, like that. [He keeps his tone encouraging and bright; the hesitation is normal and not really surprising, especially after his reaction earlier.] Let him come to you. [Not that Toothless would lash out and hurt someone unprovoked, but not all dragons are as used to people.
Toothless tilts his head to the side a little, watching Mikleo for a moment. After a minute or so, he steps forward, nudges his nose against his palm, and... licks across his hand and probably part of his arm with a large forked tongue, sitting back after and 'smiling' a big gummy smile.
Hiccup tries hard not to laugh.] I don't think he minds.
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Toothless tilts his head to the side a little, watching Mikleo for a moment. After a minute or so, he steps forward, nudges his nose against his palm, and... licks across his hand and probably part of his arm with a large forked tongue, sitting back after and 'smiling' a big gummy smile.
Hiccup tries hard not to laugh.] I don't think he minds.