Test Drive Meme #1

[proximods]

The sun is shining and the weather is nice and toasty. Overly toasty one might argue, even. It's a great day to be laying around at the beach, so it's a good thing that that's where you've found yourself today, whether you'd made plans to be there or not. Bathing suit and sunscreen ready, you're going to get your tanning time on.

But with heat comes the expected side effects for a place like Proxima Gamma. While the cool water can sometimes slow the effects, the heated beaches and freshly popped flowers seem to have made getting close to someone else just seem like a really great idea. You can try to fight off the side effects much as you want, but the scientists like to believe everyone has a breaking point.

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Hiccup Haddock | How to Train Your Dragon | M/F for smut, but OTA

[horrendoushaddock]

(A)

[ Heat or no heat, Hiccup was determined to get any idea of what this island was like in every area. He'd been through a good chunk of it since he'd woken up here; the mountains had been the first area he'd gone to, reminding him of home, and the desert had been his next area of choice. Ending up on the beach unexpectedly might have been annoying, but it let him get to looking at the tropical area of this island a little quicker than he'd planned before.

So instead of heading straight into the water, he'd turned back to go and look at the foliage; the flowers and trees, the firmer ground they grew in. He only wished he had Toothless here with him so he could get a better look from above, see what the variances were from afar and explore the most interesting looking areas. Thinking about his friend hurt, though, and he tried to push it from his mind to instead study the land, hoping it would lead to some kind of clues. ]

(B)

[ Eventually, the heat was enough to make even him uncomfortable. He'd pulled off his shirt and shoe, diving into the water for just a brief moment of relief. Even though his peg leg occasionally liked to sink into the sand, not used to not having a rocky bottom for support, he went out far enough to allow himself to float more freely, letting himself enjoy the cool water as it splashed over his skin.

He'd never dealt with heat like this and he wasn't quite sure how to handle it, but he was glad for the small moment of feeling a little cooled off. ]

B

[imnotmean]

[ To say that Astrid didn't like the heat was an understatement. She handled the cold back home with ease and so getting used to the heat was less than desirable. Still, having taken a break to make her way down to the water had proven to be a wise idea when the view of her shirtless intended greeted her. He didn't seem to notice her at first, so instead she simply leaned against one of the nearby palm trees and soaked in the view. She'd long since given up on furs, boots, and leathers, but her axe was never far from her person. Toying with it while she enjoyed the view before her eyes. For awhile she watched, before finally whistling low. ]

The heat sucks, but it sure is gorgeous here.

you just want them to do it

[horrendoushaddock]

[ Having gotten lost in relaxing in the water, he hadn't even felt her eyes on him, floating on the waves for a little while. He clearly startled when he heard her whistle, spinning around and giving a small smirk when he saw it was only her. He fought rolling his eyes at her comment, giving her an amused look instead. ]

Aren't you used to seeing a whole lot of water? Doesn't seem like a stunning change of view.

who doesn't?

[imnotmean]

[ There was a shrug of her shoulders and she came over to the waters edge, sauntering down the a clearly flirtatious swing of her hips. ]

It's definitely different here, where the water is concerned but you're right, otherwise the view isn't that different from home. Doesn't mean I can't appreciate it.

[ Her eyes never left him though. ]

CRAZY PEOPLE IDK

[horrendoushaddock]

[ Hiccup couldn't help but swallow a little roughly. That saunter was always so inviting. Plus, he's slowly starting to Get It. ]

I guess you're right. Even if things are familiar, they can still be as beautiful as ever.

[imnotmean]

[ She finally got to the edge of the water and sat down on the damp sand, not caring about getting her clothing wet. She dug her toes into the sand and felt the slow lap of water rush over her feet. ]

There isn't a beach you wouldn't enjoy though, is there?

[horrendoushaddock]

[ He shrugged, going to swim for sure, coming up from the water to sit down next to her. ]

Water makes me feel pretty calm. It's a steady thing.

[imnotmean]

It's a lot warmer here than it is back home, nicer for swimming.

[She found herself feeling a little bit self conscious, eyes unable to meet his, though they were stuck on other parts of his body.]

Thor's hammer it's hot out here.

[horrendoushaddock]

[ He was busy pulling some of the remaining seaweed and sand out of the crevices of his peg leg, but took the time to glance over at her with a smirk. ]

The water's nice and cool. You could always go swimming.

[imnotmean]

[ She glanced down at her clothing, gone were the thick furs and armor and in it's place a little sundress that covered less than she would typically be comfortable showing, but it was comfortable enough. It covered the swimsuit she wore underneath, but she couldn't bring herself to show just that out in publice. Even though it was the common style of clothing in this place.]

I don't know, Hiccup, there could be people around.

[horrendoushaddock]

[ He looked down at his own bare chest, then back to her, back to himself, and once more went to meet her eyes. Brow arched, he gave her a skeptical stare. ]

You won't be any more exposed than me. Besides, no one's going to be paying attention once you get in the water.

[imnotmean]

[Her eyes rolled at his comment, but she stood up starting to take the steps down towards the water. It was so hot out and the water was just too tempting. She didn't immediately go to remove her thin dress though. One hand lifted to her braid, playing with the end.]

At this rate I'll be wearing my hair down in public.

[horrendoushaddock]

[ !!! He got up from the sand and went to follow her, giving her a wary look because he can't tell if that's a joke or not. ]

Well, I mean, you don't have to take it that far.

[imnotmean]

[ She brushed at dress, sighing slightly as the cool water went up to her calves. Reaching down to stuck her hands in. With a glance over her shoulder, she smirked at him.]

What's the matter Hiccup, apparently it's the proper hairstyle here.

B

[poked_heart]

[Initially Dante was just going to ignore Hiccup. Another swimmer didn't interest him much, and he didn't know the guy anyway. He's not typically one to go up to strangers and make small talk. That often got you swore at or shot in Limbo City.

However, upon chance when he glances over, he spots Hiccup's peg leg. Now that? That's worth asking about. And by asking about means more like be his usual asshole self.]

...if you're not a pirate of some kind, I'm gonna be so fucking disappointed.

[horrendoushaddock]

[ Luckily, even in the company of assholes, Hiccup has a tendency to be a pretty friendly and genuinely nice guy. Such a good hero.

He looked over in surprise and slight confusion at the statement, before glancing down at his leg and giving a laugh. Right. ]

Uh - nope, not a pirate. Viking, though. Is that good enough?

[poked_heart]

[Stop being so nice, Hiccup, this asshole hardly deserves it.]

...A Viking? Seriously?

[He raises an eyebrow at him in surprise. Totally was not expecting that. At all.]

I'll take it.

[horrendoushaddock]

[ IT'S NOT IN HIS NATURE. He grinned at the response, going to yank some stuck seaweed from the curved metal. ]

I take it you don't meet a lot of us.

[poked_heart]

Ah, no. You guys are kinda all dead in modern times. I mean there's like a whole nation of people who are pretty much just "WE'RE DESCENDED FROM VIKINGS" but they don't do the pillaging and shit anymore.

[Way to ease him into that one, Dante.]

[horrendoushaddock]

[ Alright so he's going to get a long stare for that one. Vikings. Dead. It's hard to picture. They're such a stubborn sort. ]

... I guess cultures come and go with the times. You're uh - one of those people from the future, huh?

[poked_heart]

[Punch him, Hiccup. Please.]

I mean, the Swedish come from Vikings or so they always holler so I guess you're not... dead dead. Just not Vikings. But those helmets went outta style a fuckin' long time ago, hate to break it to you.

[He really doesn't.]

Yeah I... guess so. Even some of the shit in this place is ahead of me, though.

[horrendoushaddock]

[ No, violence rarely solves anything :(

Knowing there are descendants, even if they aren't called Vikings, is comforting at least. Honestly maybe they got some more things right. Like not... killing things all the time. ]

Honestly I never cared for the hats much anyway. They're a little... top heavy. And usually made from former breastplates so it's a little weird.

[ He glances back in the general direction of the island, knowing just how many tall structures and crazy machines are back there. ]

It all seems like some kind of magic to me. I'm pretty fond of the food, though. A lot better than yak.

[poked_heart]

[No, shhh. It solves everything.]

Wait, what? They took chest pieces and turned them into helmets? Who the hell does that?

[He says it like he's an expert on armor. Dante's never touched anything like it, though one or two demons wore something similar to the stuff.

He raises an eyebrow at Hiccup.]

...yak? You're shitting me, right?

[horrendoushaddock]

[ are you sure you're not descended from vikings dante ]

A lot of people. I mean, it's a reusable material. Once a Warrior Maiden isn't using it anymore, it's already got a kind of head shape so... Why not, I guess. [ Not that he wasn't weirded out over wearing something that was once on his mother's tit but you know. Gotta play it up as normal. For Dad. Or something. ]

It's good stuff! I mean, a little chewy, not as melt in your mouth as the steaks here, but it's what we have on Berk. Yak. Sheep. A couple of chickens.

[poked_heart]

[Nah, just demons. But maybe Viking demons! ...god that would explain a lot.

Meanwhile, he's just... trying to wrap his head around this helmet business.]

Lemme get this straight: you basically take old armored bras and reuse them as hats. Armored hats. And then you stick horns on the side, on the sides where a boob used to go.

[Gonna let that one just sink in for a bit.]