It's not a severe dash of hope. She figured something like that is probably one of a kind.

"Understandable," she nodded, cupping her chin. "I know of a fairly talented blacksmith, so I might pass on some ideas at the very least." In fact, Astrid can probably expect something for herself in the near future akin to a lot of the technology here once Hiccup gets down to his forge business.

She thumbed towards the laser axe. "Like that for example. Then I'll do what I can to get even better."

At any rate, it seems they're finished here. She guessed she should leave Samus to her duties...