[ the pseudo-apology earns a flustered flap of souza's hands, and he shakes his head. ] No, no, goodness, I should hardly be surprised by a dragon after everything else I've seen here thus far. [ he leans to the side a little to get another look at toothless, expression lighting up in interest. ] He's-- [ he thinks it's a he? ] --lovely, by the way.

[ and then, turning back to hiccup again properly, he dips into a polite, apologetic bow. ]

Hello. It's nice to meet you both.