[Ralph frowns with a nod.] Yeah, you're right...

I bet they grew when they ate the food. [He takes a breath.] It'll be okay as long as you can keep them under control. Maybe they don't realize that they got bigger just yet.

[If he panics, then the Cy-Bugs will probably freak out and that's the last thing they need, so he's doing his best to stay calm.]