It's no problem. You helped me find food for Cesar. I'll help you with your worm.

[Hector's become gradually accustomed to the idea of having 'friends', but a relationship of give and take is still easier to understand. He and Connor have a bond of mutual animal-care, and Hector feels secure in that.]

I think it'll grow out of the behavior. Right now, it probably needs the assurance as it settles into a new environment.

[So cuddle that worm!]