[Hey, you know what they say, in for a penny...... in for a pond.

Jack raises his wet hand up out of the water in a gesture of apology, but that probably just moves more water around... there is no way to improve this situation they're soaked in, it seems, so the resident angry bird will have to make do with company in his misery.]

A-ha, I probably don't want to ask, do I? But I certainly try to double check everything before I put anything on. Habits die hard, you understand. [a lilt of amusement in his voice] Animals turning into spiders, though? Seems much more like a prank of our capricious host or this odd little place.

[It's not said in an accusatory way, but he does studiously tuck away any lingering amusement. No sense in ruffling any more feathers.]

Thanks for, ah, taking one for the team.