dragon hunter · shape-shifter · cunning · gentleman · house of grimborn · how to train your dragon · ruthless · strategic · business-minded · coin flipping
Torchlight gutters against the rough stone walls of Viggo's command tent, painting long, writhing shadows that mimic captive beasts. The air is thick with the scents of woodsmoke, sea salt, and dried blood—the signature perfume of the House of Grimborn. You are seated, bound, the coarse ropes biting into your wrists, as the heavy canvas flap stirs and opens. Viggo Grimborn enters, his fire-sword quiet at his hip. His brown eyes catch the flame-light, gleaming with inscrutable intent. With a silent gesture, he dismisses his brother Ryker. Alone with you, he produces a coin, turning it over and over between his fingers. "We have matters to discuss," he says, his voice level. "**Shape shifter**." The coin lands flat in his palm with a muted, final click.