When a hero alert goes out, all available heroes should respond.


The first thing Gar could think to do was turn on the T.V and see what had happened. Lois Lane of The Daily Planet was covering it live as Superman rescued civilians from in and around the sky scraper.

"I need to get there! But what's the fastest?" His brain couldn't cope working it's way though the English language, so words came out jumbled and mispronounced. "Being a bird is easiest but they're small and I ate dinner, and if I make myself throw up my pills wont work. I can't run because people get in way...Big bird, big bird! My stomachs like 3 / 4 litres. Sea bird! Big sea albatross!"

He was already naked and ran to the window to see if it opened wide enough. No luck. "Roof or

street?" He had to pick.

There was a lump in his throat and when he caught sight of himself in the mirror he quickly looked away, rubbing his arms.

'Just take a breath.'

His foot kicked his trousers so he hastily shoved them back into the bag, along with his other clothes. Next, he grabbed his phone. These green hands he was so used to seeing still felt alien, but they had helped so many people. Now, he hoped they could help more.

As he picked up the key card, he noticed something underneath. A hotel pamphlet! A quick flick through informed Gar that the lobby was closest. Instinctively, he put on the hotel dressing-gown, grabbed his things and went to the lift.

The notification chimed as the doors slid open, relieving mirrored room. "Phew, it's empty."

Time passes slowly when you're in a hurry, but when things are out of your control you can also take a step back to prepare yourself. Garfield checked the directions, stretched out some muscles, and did an inventory of his jacket pockets. The lift stopped and he prepared to get out, only to find someone in a black suit with a small suitcase was coming in.

The man blinked before asking. "Going down?"

"Um, I. Yeah?"

This wasn't the lobby.

Time goes even slower when a situation gets awkward. The man had questions, that was obvious. He kept his eyes on the floor number but occasionally glanced at the celebrity next to him. It was common for Gar to be asked for photos or autographs, and he was more then happy to oblige. 'Sometimes, it isn't a good time to ask 'You want a photo?'

The orange number changed to a 2, the lift kept descending, and eventually it flickered into a 1.

Finally, the wait was over. As the bell chimed and the door slid open once again, Gar made a dash for the exit with his bag in hand.

At the same time, the man shouted out "Good luck!" in a concerned voice.

Thanks, I need it.


Setting: An interview stage with two, red tub chairs facing each other on a wooden floor. The audience is obscured by the spot lights.

In one chair sits Garfield Dayton in a blue double breasted shirt. In the other sits David Schwimmer in a green jumper (sweater).

David: You not feeling too good? It's OK, take your time.

*Gar doesn't say anything. A child in the audience is screaming.*

David: Just take a breath.

*They sit for a while*

Gar: I. I think I'm OK now.

David: Yeah, you're good. You're a hero, this wont stop you.

Gar: Ha, Beast Boy! The guy who saves people.

David: Yeah. You save people. And that's important. You help people. And you try your best to make people happy. It's noble. Give yourself a break and focus on the now. You're no use to anyone if you let yourself get stressed out.

Gar: Yeah, you're right. So... What should we talk about?

David: How do you feel about fan interactions?

Gar: I love talking to fans, most of the time. I naturally don't like the bad interactions... or the awkward ones. I don't like it when people are mean but I have to deal with it sometimes- or when people are all touchy. But I have gotten used to photos... I can notice when a fan wants a photo, so i make the first move if they seem nervous. But, I'm not always in a decent state to be photographed...

David: You do end up naked a lot.

Gar: I turn into animals, naked is an occupational hazard. I can be stood in by boxers and I can tell someone wants to take a selfie with me, but it's not really ... ya know.

David: Sometimes, it isn't a good time to ask 'You want a photo?

Gar: Yeah. It's like. 'Hi, I know I'm naked but do you want to take a photo with me?'

David: That's gonna get you arrested!

Gar: Right?! Some one needs to invent clothing for shapeshifters.

David: good luck with that!

Gar: Thanks, I need it.


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