Joseph pauses, and lets out a slow and measured breath. Emporio is... actually right, and that's another solid point. Begrudgingly, he has to accept that, even if he doesn't have to like it.

"Fine. I guess you're right."

It takes some effort to redirect the angry momentum he had going - being gentle and friendly is less fun, and far less comfortable. But he does put some genuine effort into thinking about how Rush feels, having been carried around for an hour or two with his mouth clamped shut. Actually, he probably feels a lot like Joseph did during his Hamon training, with that stupid breath restricting mask on his face.

"I'm sorry for treating you roughly, Rush." It does not really sound like he means it, even if he does. "I promise not to grab your mouth again if you stop biting me."

Rush does not believe him, but does seem to be calming down a bit. At least he isn't actively in fight-or-flight mode anymore.