[The transmission begins with a cough. At least it isn't a worrisome one like some others of late. It's fairly docile and regular sounding. Still, the originator goes on to complain:] I haven't gotten...cocks his head at the communicator as if just now noticing it. But he talks directly to it as if nothing was amiss.] If things are really that bad I suppose I could help. I'm not getting any worse