“Even the strongest and bravest must sometimes weep. It shows they have a great heart, one that can feel compassion for others.” -Brian Jacques(Redwall)
Stoick GASPS as if seeing a ghost… and drops his sword with a clatter. Valka stands some twenty paces ahead of him, blocking the path. She lets out an audible SHUDDER upon seeing him. He removes his helmet slowly as Hiccup, Gobber, and Toothless appear at Stoick’s side.