He just had to hope that the humans didn't do anything else stupid until he did.

Go, go Charlie! Darn the Not-not Perches Man and the Not Birds Man! what is it with them and their shyness. They will never get to the fun part if they keep freaking out! and Clark and Pieter are no better. Surely it's Charlie's job to fix them up! I love your Charlie POVs :) He sees things so clearly! and your owl-voice is awesome :D