If there's anyone who does, I don't want to meet them. [They both understand the necessity sometimes, but that doesn't mean it isn't still hard. That it won't always be hard to have to put down creatures that were once living, or are still living but too far gone to be healed.] Magic is just as impressive to me. And all the things you've found out here.

[Toothless finally looks pleased at the thank you, purring with self-satisfaction, and Hiccup laughs softly, patting his scaly head.] No, I don't blame them. Sometimes dragons can be... a little too enthusiastic. [Hiccup never really forgets that Toothless is, ultimately, a predator, but he knows his dragon, knows his intentions are usually good.]

Sure, we'll head back with you. And then if there are any more missing, we can go after them and- keep them out of my dragon's mouth this time. Sorry, little guy.