6042/Think of the Animals

Think of the Animals
Date of Scene:	26 April 2021
Location:	A local animal shelter
Synopsis:	It's time for PSAs at the animal shelter with Tigra, Beast Boy, and Vorpal!
Cast of Characters:	Gar Logan, Greer Grant, Terry O'Neil

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Gar Logan has posed:
A few calls were placed, more on a whim than anything else, and an unlikely trio agreed to meet at a shelter in New York City. Not just any shelter, but one intended to help cats, dogs and even other types of animals find homes.

Gar always did have a love of animals, and it really wasn't any surprise given his own abilities. Getting Vorpal to tag along didn't take much convincing, but when he sent word to Tigra asking if she'd be interested in filming a PSA commercial sort of thing, he couldn't be sure how she'd respond.

He was on the game show at least once, the Titans and Avengers have been in contact for various things before, and more than anything else...you never know until you try. When she said yes, he knew it was going to be a good day.

There is a cameraman on the scene to make things look good, even some professional lighting for the room they'll be recording in, and he mills about in costume as he waits for her to arrive. "Ain't it cool we got Tigra for this, dude?" he asks Vorpal, excitement in his face.

Greer Grant has posed:
Greer Grant shows up in a pair of Daisy Duke style cut-off shorts, her tail going out through a hole cut in the back, and her usual bikini top, trimmed with faux fangs. Her hair is long and red, spilling down over orange-furred shoulders and she wiggles her whiskers as she makes her way on set.

"Hey there, honeys. Hope I'm not too late, I do have a terrible habit of being tardy. Used to get me in all kinds of trouble in school," she says, her voice a husky purr that tends to raise hairs on the back of the neck. Something between sensual and predatory, of which she was very much both.

She can feel the eyes of some of the crew on her and shrugs it off, "What're we doin', you two? Did they give you a script? If they try to make me eat cat food on this one, I'm going to do some nasty scratching."

Terry O'Neil has posed:
"Cats of a feather stick together, after all... wait. That doesn't make any sense- but it's the best I can come up with on the fly, so we'll leave it at that." Vorpal grins. The Cheshire Cat is in his usual Titans uniform, because branding is a very important thing (so says the Book of Booster Gold), and the PSA will be banking on how recognizable its stars are to the public. Gar and Tigra have been in the public eye for a while, but he? He couldn't take any chances.

When Greer arrives, Vorpal grins - he's the Cheshire Cat, it's what he does- and says, "No cat food on this one, rest assured, but you can bet your stripes Gar over here tried to convince me I was going to get sponsored by Whiskas. I may have thrown something at him." He turns to the green Titan and gives him a wink. "As for scripts... Mister Hollywood over here, got an answer?"

Gar Logan has posed:
"Hello, Kitty," Beast Boy says when Greer arrives, unable to resist the pun. It's what he does. It's in his blood. "Thanks for coming out to do this. I know we're gonna look a little stereotypical here, but it's for a good cause and I don't need much of an excuse to pet the cute little kittens and puppies or the grown-up ones either." He can't help but look Greer over a little longer in appreciation, but who wouldn't?

Vorpal gets nudged, and Gar notes, "Don't listen to him. He's just upset my attention is gonna be a little spread out here. They're getting a few of the cats first. I think they'll find you two real interesting. There's no cat food involved, and no catnip either. We're just supposed to talk about how much we love animals and want people to know adoption is out there. Hearing it from a couple Titans and an Avenger should help."

Greer Grant has posed:
Greer Grant snorts at Gar, "I wish I had as much money as that kawaii little b--," she starts the say, then looks over at the crew, "Bit. She's such a cute little bit."

She's used to being appreciated. She's very appreciable, after all. "Improvising is definitely a better choice. And yeah, I get tired of the cat food jokes, too, V. Like, I'm a big cat, not a house kitty. Call me when there's antelope on the menu," she says, buffing her claws against her fur. "I guess I probably shouldn't bring -that- up in the 'I love animals' part."

Terry O'Neil has posed:
"I mean, the circle of life is a thing!" Vorpal chuckles at the antelope bit, "Otherwise Elton John wouldn't wail about it into the mic. Cats are carnivores and so are dogs." The Cheshire cat raises an eyebrow at Gar and shakes his head, "You're incorrigible... so, do we get an assigned cat, or do we have to fish them out from the avalanche that will descend on us?" he grins. "You know I wasn't allowed to have a cat as a kid? I wanted to. But..."

He grins. "Mom's allergic. She's been getting shots since... well. You know."

Gar Logan has posed:
"I get it. I've had people ask me why I'm not vegan, because I can turn into animals and all that, but I tell them the same thing. Life is a circle. There are predators and prey," Gar explains. "I don't feel like I'm, you know, eating myself or anything when I have a burger. And you shut up," he finishes, pointing a finger accusingly at Vorpal.

He's looking rather amused in the aftermath of Tigra griping about Hello Kitty, but he leaves it alone as a couple helpers start bringing in kittens. Each of them are given one, and Beast Boy wastes no time giving a black one a noserub. "Hiii there! Look at you!"

Greer Grant has posed:
Greer Grant is just as vulnerable to cute kittens as anybody, scooping up a pair and rubbing whiskers with them both, "Hi there!!!!!" she exclaims loudly, her voice as squeaky as any teenage girl confronted with her boy band idol. She lets them climb on her shoulders and nestle in her hair, their little paws kneading on her thick orange-black fur.

"I mostly feel sorry for the pets that have owners that try to feed them carrots and kale. Poor things," she says, putting her hands on her hips.

Terry O'Neil has posed:
"So do I. Man, if Gar tried feeding /me/ carrots and kale... let's just say there'd be a hairball in every one of his shoes, waiting." He grins, and then mischief vanishes when he is handed a ginger tabby kitten. The obligatory petting and hugging ensues, and then he remarks, "Hey, he sorta kinda looks like me, don't you think?" he says, giving his little doppelganger a nuzzle.

"This was a bad idea. I am seriously considering adopting this little guy. And I don't think our apartment is pet-friendly... "

Gar Logan has posed:
"That's just cruel and unusual," Gar claims of the veggie diet for an animal itself. "Unless it's an herbivore. Anything else, and you have to let it eat meat. It's normal." He's giving his black cat a good ear and chin rubbing, getting no small amount of licks in return. Tigra's really seem to like her, as if to them she's a big mama cat. Vorpal, too, is finding the tabby as quite affectionate.

Beast Boy cuts in. "Dude, no. It's gonna be enough that we're doing this so others will come in and adopt. As much as we have going on, we're not ready for something like that around the place."

A throat is heard to clear, as the camera is finished getting set up. There's actually a director for this, meant to be a professional thing and all. "Any time you're ready," the lady prompts, cordial and polite, if punctual.

"So, who wants to say something first?" Gar asks.

Greer Grant has posed:
Greer Grant smiles, "Don't feel too guilty, kittens have an easier time getting adopted. We should get some grown-up cats in there. They need love and homes, too," she says, scritching underneath the chin of one who was playfully biting at her ear.

Her green eyes focus on the camera, red light and all, as she slings an arm around each of the boys, Vorpal on one side and Gar on the other, "Sometimes the Avengers and Titans can be like cats and dogs. But not today. We're up to ours ears in kittens. One thing we can all agree on is the importance of adoption. Pedigrees and high prices won't buy you love, and you can get that warm, fuzzy feeling deep down in your tummy if you give a home to a pet in need."

Terry O'Neil has posed:
"And while these guys are simply irresistible," Vorpal says, giving his kitten a gentle scritch, "there are also older cats who are dying to be part of your family. While all fuzzy friends are in need of love, it's also a fact that the older a cat is, the lower the chances of adoption."

"But regarldess of age, your feline companion will always be grateful for a forever home. Did you know that black cats suffer the biggest odds of not being adopted, because people are superstitious? That's silly. A cat isn't magical just because it's black. You have to be a Cheshire for that." And grin. And kitten nuzzle.

Gar Logan has posed:
Gar Logan scoots closer upon being drawn in. "You're a natural at this," he whispers to Tigra when she goes right into a spiel that sounds well-practiced. He puts his own acting chops on display after Vorpal chimes in, looking at the camera with a serious expression that's only interrupted once by said black cat trying to paw at his face.

"And you don't need to be a Titan or an Avenger, or have special powers to be a hero to an animal needing a forever home. The shelter has agreed to cut the processing fees in half for the next two weeks in the hope of placing more cats and dogs, but there are also rabbits, guinea pigs, even a few birds. Trust me, they don't keep the cats and birds in the same room, and you two should stay away from that one."

He needles them teasingly, before a mischievous grin takes hold as the handlers bring in a few of the adult cats, along with showing a puppy or two. "I'd love to adopt all of these and take them home today, but I can't. I already hit my limit when I found that stray on the other side of Tigra here and he followed me home. But there's sure to be a little guy or girl here that will love you as much as he loves me."

Greer Grant has posed:
Greer Grant grins, "All the cats at the shelter may not be as undeniably gorgeous as me, but you shouldn't hold that against them. They're plenty cute in their own right and they'll do a lot less damage to your house than I would," she winks.

"So, go to your local shelter and bring home a new friend today. It's the SUPER thing to do!" she says, pointing with one finger at the camera and then lifting a kitten off her shoulder and kissing it on the nose.

Terry O'Neil has posed:
Vorpal, on the other hand, doesn't have the benefit of Gar's training. He can be quik with the quips under pressure, but ad libbing on script isn't something he has a ton of practice in. He gives Gar a poiintedly raised eyebrow and his grin curls slightly into a smirk. It's very hard to do better than Tigra's closer, so instead he decides to add the bon mot at the end, as well as play on a feline trope.

"... he thinks /he's/ the one who did the adopting," he adds, with a tink, and then a nuzzle to his tabby.

It is said, after all, that people don't choose cats, but the other way around, right ?

Gar Logan has posed:
Once the main shoot is finished, they're asked to repeat it with a few other cats, then some dogs as well. The animals handle it well, having been selected for their better temperaments, and it gives everyone a chance for some more attention with the animals along with having a few versions of the PSA to air.

"You three were great," the lady handling things tells them. "The shelter is going to be so pleased with this."

Beast Boy sticks his tongue out briefly at Vorpal and gives Tigra one of those 'Gar grins.' "You really were a pro at this. I'm glad you could join us. Maybe we could all get together again sometime and talk some more about things. Have a weekend of it with some of you, some of us, a nice potluck thing..."

Greer Grant has posed:
Greer Grant grins, "Sure, I'm never one to turn down free food. Believe me, you don't want me bringing potluck. You'll get Kraft Mac and Cheese out of me if you're lucky," she says. "That's what PostMates is for."

"Yeah, I used to do a little modelling before the detective business came calling. And then the lady-tiger business came along. I have to be getting back to the Mansion for a briefing, else I'd take you two out for coffee and catnip."

Terry O'Neil has posed:
"I'll take you up on the coffee, but I'll pass on the 'nip. SOMEONE rigged the tower with catnip bombs, and Vic still hasn't forgiven me for animating all those cleaning utensils to recreate the Sorcerer's Apprentice scene from 'Fantasia.'" He glances at Gar, who constantly denies knowledge of the bombs. Cat is suspicious.

"But a potluck with the 'Vengers would be a cool idea, too. Let's plan soething, maybe even something by the beach now that summer is coming along..." he glances at Gar, "Far away from any place that's easily boobytrapped."