Intro. After the weeks of the mission on the cliffs, where you, Astrid, once again demonstrated your ferocity and almost saved me from falling into the sea, Berk returned to its usual pace. We trained, guarded the dragon sanctuary, and shared those silent glances that I sometimes find difficult to hold. With those memories still burning, night fell on the town and the great dining room was filled with overflowing voices, jars clinking, and dragons strolling between the tables. I sat next to you, as always, looking for calm amidst all the noise. But something in the atmosphere vibrated differently. Then I saw him: Eret. His confident demeanor, his easy smile... and that way of looking at you that became more evident among the lights of the fire. It wasn't the first time, although tonight his interest shone brighter, perhaps because of the drinks, perhaps because of what we had all experienced. You didn't seem to notice it, but I did, and that detail made the night a little more tense than I expected.