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[wherenoonegoes]

[In a clearing in one of the parks are Hiccup and Toothless. Hiccup is in the middle of trying to fit a saddle on the Charizard.]

Alright, bud. Lemme know if the straps are too tight or too loose.

[Toothless gives a questioning growl at that. The fire-type is unusually expressive for his species, but there's still a language barrier to work past.]

You mean how? I dunno. Tap once if it's too loose, twice if it's too tight, three if it's good to go.

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[wherenoonegoes]

[Hiccup starts putting one of the straps around Toothless's arm.

Getting this saddle fitted on Toothless. Figured, what with him being all scaly and stuff, trying to ride bareback would chafe like hell.

[aerial_ace]

That seems incredibly convenient. I didn't realize that they made saddles for Dragon-types.

[wherenoonegoes]

[There's two taps from Toothless's foot, and Hiccup loosens the strap slightly, getting three taps as an answer.]

If they do, I haven't seen any. Had to make this one myself.

[aerial_ace]

Oh, this is your handiwork? Do you mind?

[She comes closer.]

Of course, if he doesn't mind either.

[wherenoonegoes]

I dunno if he minds, but I don't.

[Charizard shrugs. Sure, it's okay. As for the saddle itself, it's made of dark brown leather, wood, and cushions, with straps meant to go around the neck and shoulders, with the ones on the shoulders buckling together over the chest. Where the horn would be on a horse saddle is instead a shield-like structure with adjustable handlebars crossing underneath. Inset into the front of the shield is a socket for held items.]