He appears to think over this a moment, before nodding and puffing up his chest. As best he can in a sitting position, at least. Toothless has no shortage of ego, though he does find it within himself to put other creatures ahead of him.

Often Hiccup, when Hiccup is in danger and Toothless is in a better place to deal with it. Vikings are very fragile, even if some of them — like Hiccup's father — don't look the part.