[Hector wordlessly lifts Cezar up and deposits him in Hakuno's lap so she can get some proper cuddles in. That gives him a free hand to examine the doll more closely.]

It sounds like you're doing great here.

[Hector smiles, but he can't help but feel he is way behind her in accomplishments. He doesn't even have prospects for a bond yet.]

Everyone I'd met by that time was going along on the expedition, so she was kind enough to volunteer to watch him for me. You're welcome to visit him any time.