poly_chromatic | four ✚ shelter

[ Funny thing about the best laid plans... Scott got a bit sidetracked for a week or so, what with his mother and semi-adopted ~~stray~~ friend dropping in on everything. He finally took the time the day before to check out the animal shelter, the layout, what animals are still there, who's working there, etc. And, he's finally gathered his notes together again. No, really, when the feed comes on, he has a pad in front of him. He wrote notes because he wants to do this right! He also wants to make a certain space doctor proud. Behind him, a few cages can be seen. Cats above. A dog below. ]

Good morning! For those of you who don't know me, I'm Scott McCall. And I have a crazy idea. [ He looks down, reading from his notes. ] I've recently taken over the animal shelter. And I want to convert it. [ He looks back up. ] I think everywhere should have an animal clinic - a vet. [ Just in case people don't understand. ] But, it's going to take a lot of work and I'm gonna need a lot of help.

[ Because he's seventeen. ]

First, [ He looks down, then back up. ] We're setting up a sort of animal drive? Outside the animal shelter. So, come by, play with a puppy [ or two! ] and maybe adopt one? [ or three? ] For the rest, [ the leftovers ] is there a place we can keep them? To convert the shelter, I need to remodel it. So, I won't be able to keep them all there for a few weeks. Maybe more, I don't know. Please, if you know of anything, let me know. Okay.

[ He looks up, following what he was going to say in his head. That's everything. He looks back down, then up quickly. ]

Right. The remodeling. I don't have any carpentry or design experience. Is anyone good at that? We need to set up a waiting room, an exam room, an operating room, and refurbish [ He says that looking down, totally his Mom's word. ] the kennel in back. We need to be able to take animals back in if people disappear. An architect would do, right? Or,even an artist. is there an interior designer? [ He keeps eye contact with the network to make sure they know he MEANS business before looking back down. He leans his head down, squinting. Oh. Right. He looks up again. ]

I'll also need to hire people. It's more a job that will happen - unless it's, like, construction, then it's a now job. But, I'll need a receptionist/secretary. Maybe two so someone doesn't have to be there all day every day. Totally flexible with that. And a nurse. [ Preferably with veterinary training? ] Maybe another me, too. Has anyone worked with animals? We'll need a dog-walker. Also, I have one doctor that offered to take some hours for more extreme cases. Can anyone else split any time? [ At all? ] I can answer any questions. [ Really, he can. He even smiles.

A second, he looks down, oh, crap, right. Up again. ]

Also, for those people who might doubt this cause of my age. I have almost three years of experience. And I had full night shifts without my boss back home. I feel like the City really needs this. It could be a really good thing. There are so many animals. [ He frowns, thinking, rereads his list of things pointing with the pen in his hand. ] Equipment! [ He looks up again, super enthusiastic. ] I have equipment coming. It's covered. And I think... that's it.

Thanks in advance to anyone who applies or helps in any way. It'll be really appreciated. [ He smiles, taking the device in hand and standing. He turns it around and focuses on the adorable pets in cages. Look, Cityzens. Look at all the homeless animals. All that's missing is the Sarah McLachlan song. He turns it back around, a hopeful smile on his face. ] See? They totally want this. [ He goes to turn the device off, bringing it closer to his face. Look at his uneven jaw! But, then he pulls back quickly. ] And there'll be compensation! [ An innocent, lovable smile follows. He got everything. Then he disappears from the screen. ]

audio → ginny weasley, angela montenegro, jim kirk, dr. leonard mccoy, penny, clint barton, jimmy darmody, plus beacon hills filter ]

So, I moved into an apartment with my mom and we're having a housewarming. I think that's what it's called. Anyway, you're all invited. Come any time after 2 and bring food or stuff if you want! And friends, too. [ He's looking at you Trek Cast. ] Hope to see you there!

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dr. mccoy ]

Do you think that was okay? Did I leave anything out? You should invite your crew to the animal drive today!

melissa mccall ]

How was that? I think I hit everything. So, we should move the glass cases first and then bring out the friendlier puppies? I think there should be a puppy case. A kitten case. We have hamsters. And -- something I've never seen before. Probably best to leave those alone? I should ask Ginny about them... And I was going to ask about a part time job but I thought it'd be a lot. Plus, this'll take time for now?

stiles stilinski and isaac lahey ]

You're still helping with the drive, right?

derek hale ]

Come by. If you want.

[ Sure enough, Scott, Mama McCall, Stiles and Isaac are in front of the shelter with the animals for the morning/afternoon today. They can also take people inside to see others. He will definitely ask Ginny about a few weird ones! ]

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Awesome. That'd be really cool. [ Maybe for the waiting room. ] Can they be playing poker? [ What, it's a cool painting? This is Scott, not a big art guy. ]

Yeah! Sorry for the short notice, I forgot to say Saturday so we're just having it today. [ He hopes you can make it! ]

You want me to paint dogs playing poker. [A beat.] You know, while imitation is the best form of flattery, why not Hungry Hungry Hippos?

Please. I've gone to parties with ten minutes' notice. This isn't even a blink on my party radar. [She is gonna bring your mom SO MUCH booze, Scott.]

Just an idea. Anything you can do would be appreciated. [ And awesome.

Can you convince her to let him have some? ] It's possible? Ten minutes? [ Wow. ]

[She can do better. She'll sneak him some. Terrible influence, this one.]

Honestly, what do I need to do to go to a party? Just get dressed really. [And in most cases, half of those clothes are taken off anyway at some point during the night after one too many shots.] It doesn't take much to live it up.

[ All riiight. Jack and coke. Or, something in coke. He's not an expert. He'll even share with Stiles.

Angela, you can't have sex at the McCall housewarming. ] True. [ And he'll need to quickly shower and change, anyway. Oh, look, he pets a nearby kitten, picks her up and faces her to the camera. ] Are you an animal lover, Angela?

[Just because she's naked doesn't mean she's having sex. Gosh.

The kitten advertisement gets a frown and a raised eyebrow.]

If you're trying to ply your services, Scott, you'll have better results by not using a cat. [Hello, somebody is not very fond of the meows.]

[ Well, okay, he sets her back down, picks up the device and gets to his feet. ]

Not all of them are going to be adopted today so I'm trying to set up a fostering system while we work on the refurbishing.

I don't really like cats. I would take a dog, but I'm staying with a friend and she has a cat. And I should really wait until I get my own place.

[Ginny told her she had a dog last time she was here, but Angela's not sure if she should actually adopt another one. What if she leaves again? What happens to the dog? What happened to that dog? Too many questions to just grab one up because it's cute and it's giving her actual puppy dog eyes. ]

[ Totally why he wants to do this, Angela. If pets are left behind, there needs to be a shelter, the vet and maybe a fostering system in place. Poor animals! ]

When you get a place, then. [ That's completely fine. ] You haven't gotten an apartment of your own, yet?

[But who will foster a goldfish?]

Nope. I've kind of been busy taking over the shop for Ginny and making sure she actually takes her vacation like I told her to. Messing with her alone takes up most of my time.

You took over the joke shop! [ The magic joke shop. Or, maybe it's a different one. She said she has several. ]

No, the clothing shop cafe salon hybrid thing.

[Which was technically half hers to begin with anyway.]

The clothing shop cafe salon hybrid thing. [ Cool. ] Salon like, haircuts? [ Mental noting the cafe part. Always good to know where good food is. ] How's the cafe? Good?

Haircuts, extensions, color, shaves... you want it, we got it. And I do say the cafe's pretty good or else I wouldn't be eating there everyday.

I'll stop by. [ Another day when he's not super busy and when he has a part time job and money to stop by with. ] Think I'd look good with blue hair? [ A joke! He's clearly stopping by for the food. ]

Depends on the shade. [Don't get her started, Scott. She will try to convince you to do it. Just imagine your mom's reaction!]

[ The old Scott totally would've. Hell, new Scott could be persuaded. Maybe not right away. It's not professional, right? His mother might kill him, though. He can see the horror on her face. Or, he can see her trying to be nice? ]

Bright neon blue.

[He works in a animal shelter. Dogs don't know about professional. Also the good thing about weird colors is that they wash out.

Sometimes. ~~I am completely speaking from personal experience.~~]

Definitely. You should let me do it now.

[ ~~I had pink once.~~ ]

Next time I come in, we'll do it. [ Jooooooke. Scott, watch out. ]

[~~I have pink now. But blue is the worst to come out.~~]

I'm holding you to that.

If you want, you could come by and spend some time. Play with them a little.

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