It was days before Hiccup could get time to meet with Astrid's father. He had reviewed every law and had consulted his mother before the meeting. When he walked into Olaf's kitchen, he went alone. Knowing that it would mean more for him to stand alone in this.

"Good evening ."

"Chief."

"You came to me with a problem and I have a solution." Hiccup took a deep breath, "Astrid is very important to me and is a very strong, independent woman. So I want treat this less like a business and more like the happy union of family." He paused watching Olaf's face. "He is my proposal. I will make a special gift for each of your household. As a dowry Astrid may pick anything from this home she would like in ours, providing it's not from her room. The wedding will be the second Friggas day in June."

Olaf stared at Hiccup for awhile. A cold sweat formed on Hiccup's neck.

"Very well." Olaf extended his hand and Hiccup took it. "Do you want to tell my daughter she needs to start working on new clothes or should I?"

Hiccup saw the glint in Olaf's eyes. He knew as well as Hiccup how much Astrid hated most things domestic and might even back out at the thought.

"I will. Good evening ,"

"Olaf."

Hiccup nodded, "Olaf".

It took some time finding Astrid. She was in the dragon stalls directing some people about getting dragons cleaned and feed. "Isn't this the chief's job?" He said pulling her back into him.

"Well it seems that when they can't find him, they know to come to me." She looked up at him, "or your mother."

"I was at your house."

"And?"

"And what?" He grinned at her as she moved away.

"Don't play coy Hiccup Haddock." She punched him in the arm before putting her hands on her hips. "What did my father say?"

" You have to wait 7 months, till June."

"Well we have gone 6 years I think I can handle that."

"You'll be even busier now though."

"Why? You know our mothers will take over planning everything."

"But YOU are going to have to make your own clothes for after the wedding."

She paused, "Oh I forgot about that." Her face scrunched in thought.

"You not going to call this off because of some sowing. Right?" He lifted her face up so he could see her eyes. They were twinkling.

"Of course not, stupid. I was just thinking that when we are married no one will have to know if it was me or you that sows. So a little now won't matter." She laughed.

"Oh very funny." He pulled her to him again and kissed her. " I can't wait for you to be my wife. I love you."

"I love you too." Resting her forehead on his, " So when do we tell everyone?"
"Snoggletog."

"That's a month away."

"Yep and no one will suspect because we will be gathered anyway."

"You mean less pressure for more speeches."

"It's a double win."