"If nothing else, perhaps it might encourage them to seek out proper nesting material from the willing rather than stealing it. They'll get far more from a willing than the unwilling."

Alastor's grin widened at the happy crow noises.

"It's a gift, my dear. I'll admit that I'm not the most generous person but even I know how to give something with no strings. Though if it truly bothers you, there is something you might be able to do for me as a gift in return. Tell me, how good are you at reading aloud?"