More or less constantly, [ he grouses. ] I've really done this to myself, haven't I?

[ He's not about to ask John to do this for him, but he really will be tied to his desk for a few days...

He puts the plate and tweezers down and shuffles over to take the rest of the supplies, starting to unpack. ] According to the chatter on the network, I should be thankful it's just a bird.