[oh, that one! he's a little more real-looking in person. Jules reverts to his usual friendliness, flashing an easy smile.]

Hello! I'm Julien, good to meet you! I can get it but sure, hang on, hang on-

[now that he's sticking to English the bird is fighting to get loose. It beats a free wing, kicking for purchase, but Julien is practiced with pigeon wrangling and manages to get it like this. It tries to bite but can't quite break the skin, it's like being pinched with a paperclip.]

Careful, she's going to struggle. Make sure you pin her wings closed or she'll slap you. It's not fun!

[Julien knows his skin is noticeably too soft and thin, and his temperature suggests a high fever, but he can explain that away if it comes up, right?]