Hiccup frowns, putting a hand on Gomamon's head out of reflex. Not trying to defend him at all- because what he did WAS rude- but for some reason he can't help but feel protective over the little Digimon, as awful and annoying as he is. "I...I know, I'm sorry. He didn't mean it really."

Gomamon glances up at Hiccup to retort, but for the first time remains silent for now, catching the expression of concern the boy has adopted. "I don't want any trouble. I'm just....trying to figure out what to do here, you know?"

The boy sighs heavily, running his fingers through Gomamon's orange fur on the top of his head.