Hulk turned his head to regard Tony closely though the huff he gave indicated that he didn’t really believe him. People liked locking Hulk up, it was just the way it was. Earth was not a big fan of him, so much so that he was chased pretty much wherever he went. Bruce more than the Hulk. But then when things got too much for Bruce and he was in danger, angry or worked up the Hulk came out.
“SHOT FIRED AT PUNY BANNER,” Hulk offered. “BIG THING MADE BIG BOOM”
He tangled his fingers in the stringy part of the cushion and then looked something akin to wounded when he accidentally ripped it off and fluff came out. The Hulk did not enjoy talking about Bruce, but understood that at this time it was necessary.