[ Alacruun seems disappointed that Toothless hasn't responded to him. His head cocks to the other side and he makes a low noise - something approaching frustration or possibly just thoughtful. ]

Of course I can talk. Dragons are intelligent, thinking creatures. Not dumb beasts.

[ He glances at Toothless. ]

You mean you can't?

[ That question is clearly directed at the other dragon. ]

The human hasn't enchanted you, has he? Because if he has, I'll happily bite his head off.