[ Hiccup feels bad for her position — He'd feel worse if he didn't know exactly what the other side was capable of if they wanted you. Life was something they'd shown blatant disregard for in their means, but there's no surprises there. He tossed the bread out to a watching bird as he listened, heart sinking to his chest: ]

That's... Not something I can promise. [ He said it apologetically turning towards her with a hand pressed to his chest: ]

If it was me, I'd let you take all the time in the world. But I... Some of the people who will look for you are really powerful and I'm kind of — just a guy. I can't promise... I'll try, but I can't protect you. And if someone finds you, they have ways.

I know, it's a lot. Even I'm still trying to process it.