Toothless understood that and knew that no more progress would be made for the next several hours. Resigned for the time being, Toothless gave Duo another quick look and moved to a darker part of the hall just a short distance away. He walked in a circle three times before lying down and curling up on himself.

Maybe he'd sleep, or maybe he'd just lie there and wallow in sadness for a while. Whatever happened, he'd be there until the man returned.