So, Ian softly said: [I can even tell that your situation is quite dire... evidently, you need help]
[Come here, I have something to ask you]
After much thought, Andor felt he might not have the right to refuse—no matter what method Ian used to possess this little snake, he had no evidence to prove it.
Ian can come and go, but if Andor wants to survive, he must protect this crystal dragon hatchling. If anything unusual happens to the hatchling, regardless of the outcome, his end will swiftly come.
Not to mention the relationship between Ian and Master Gossay, just a word from Ian could pull him out of the breeding area, or... sink him into the Tranquil Sea.
The most important trait of a smart person is to not care about things they shouldn't care about and only focus on the present situation.