#them being shipped when Hiccup is younger unless theres age tweaking

[vivid-wisp]

Was looking through a lot of Hijack art and it’s interesting seeing just through the fanart (2013-2015 era) how Jack and Hiccup’s dynamic together evolved.

From what I’ve seen, it appeared people back then had Jack as very confident, flirty, and um. Maybe a bit invasive when it comes to personal space to put it lightly. Depending if it was pre/post-httyd2, Hiccup was usually shown as awkward, shy, but still snarky. Though it was more httyd1 Hiccup. They both seemed to have a dynamic that was based on sarcasm and exasperation.

Compared to what they have nowadays (2022-2023) I feel people portray them truer to how they act, more in-character. Jack’s adoration for kids shines more, he’s kinder and still mischievous but in a playful way rather than an overly confident or irritating way. Hiccup is more confident, endearing, still sarcastic, but still a dork. He’s rarely depicted outside his RttE/httyd2 look. Their dynamic evolved into something sweeter. Softer if I had to describe it, and their affection is portrayed more honestly.

That’s my observation as a new fan of them anyway