Public Announcement

[steelweb]

All right, everybody listen up! Due to the flood of reports concerning a large, tawny, predatory cat running loose in and around town, the police force is initiating a hunt. This is going to be undertaken systematically and professionally, and we're requesting the public's assistance.

First: We need everyone to stay indoors as much as possible. Large predators are very dangerous and can be very unpredictable. Do not approach it, and do not run. If you have to go out, stick together in groups and don't dawdle. Cats have very good night vision, so don't assume that going out at night is the answer.

Second: If you see the creature, call emergency services or our hotline: 1-800-244-2287 or 1-800-BIG-CATS. Be quick, clear, and precise. What did you see, where did you see it, what was it doing, where are you now.



The police department, with the assistance of the New Moore Avengers, will be organizing a city-wide search using a variety of techniques and equipment ranging from canine units to infrared cameras during the evening hours - which makes it even more imperative for pets and people to be kept indoors. We'll be attempting to capture the cat, find out where it came from, and get it to a place where it won't cause problems for the city.

Any questions?

Comments

[ofone]

What's next, polar bears?

[badnewsboy]

Do they make carriers for something of that stature?

[steelweb]

Unfortunately, practically anything is a possibility. You haven't seen a polar bear, have you?

[ex_noceur464]

Need any volunteers to help with the search?

[steelweb]

Do you have any experience in handling large animals and/or military experience?

[ex_noceur464]

I did help out a little bit with the animals during my circus days, and I used to be a police officer back ho- er, whatever you'd want to call where we come from.

[badnewsboy]

This is unrelated, but where would I get a cage big enough to hold a large cat? Perhaps some kind of tiger?

[swordhappy]

You will not keep it!

[badnewsboy]

No one said anything about keeping it. Unrelated note! Unrelated!

[steelweb]

...You shouldn't be attempting to keep any cats of that size. For one thing, pets over a certain weight aren't allowed in the apartments. Secondly, these are wild animals, and it's not safe for you or for the animal to be kept in close confinement like that for long.

[badnewsboy]

Everyone's assuming I'm going to keep the large beast in which you all seek, but I assure you that's not in my agenda.

[alwaysimpure]

Canine units, huh?

Maybe you should just let Aisling handle it.

[steelweb]

Do you know where she is? We need to talk to her.

[alwaysimpure]

I can try reaching her, but she's fae.

[Make of that what you will.]

Private to Lin Beifong // Torchwood Security.

[chronosexual]

No. I don't think you do.

[swordhappy]

I am already tracking it.

[steelweb]

Excellent. Thank you, Lady Sif. I would appreciate it if you could give us any insight as to where the cat is. If you need any backup, you know who to contact.

[swordhappy]

It is out of the city at least, so you need not fear as to that. And I will do my best to keep it from re-entering.

Yet respectfully, watchwoman, though I know you are more than adequate- if it is more than a match for me, there will be nothing that you can do.

But I have no fear it will come to that. I am made for moments such as these.

[detectivewonder]

I have the recipe for the tranquilizer cocktail I used to the last time big cats over-ran the island. If the department isn't equipped, let me know and I'll pass it on.

[steelweb]

You're the one who kept the tiger in his bathtub, as I recall. We've got some big game experts in the field, but a back-up is never a bad idea. I'd appreciate having the recipe on file just in case.

[detectivewonder]

I'll send it over. Pretty simple, nothing you couldn't make in a college chem lab, obviously.

[freezespirited]

Was that hotline just created?

[steelweb]

Yes, if it matters. Why?

[freezespirited]

It just seemed awfully convenient if it existed beforehand.

not here

[peckish4action]

[Dick was going to offer help with making a tranquilizer... but Tim beat him to it. And he sees how his offer to help gets treated. (And, police officer???) So he'll just keep an eye at this post. And, even more so, keep an eye out for the cat.]

[They're all predatory.]