"Well, this is it!"
He opened the door. It wasn't a very noteworthy apartment, however, I couldn't really look a gift horse in the mouth, especially since I didn't have any source of income yet, and I was still trying to comprehend the situation at hand.
"Thank you so much for your help Mr. Lionheart, I don't what I would have done without you!" I said, shaking his hand, or, paw.
"I'm sorry that I couldn't provide anything better for you, but-"
"No no no!" I interrupted, shaking my head, "Please, you've done way too much already, there's no reason for you to be sorry."
He crossed his arms and chuckled. "If you say so Lein. Oh! I almost forgot!"
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small flip phone.
"You'll probably need this, call me if you need anything. I already put my number in there, and my assistants number as well in case you can't reach me."
He handed me the device and patted my shoulder. I shook my head, smiling.
"You're being too nice to me. Please, if you ever need anything done, a favor or something, I owe you big time, so just ask me."
He scratched his chin and thought for a moment.
"Well, since you offered, and because you're still in the search for a line of work, we have been having a problem for quite some time now."
He leaned out the doorway and scanned the hall, shutting the door and walking back in. He leaned close and signaled for me to lean in as well.
"Well, we've been really low on police officers for quite a while, and we can't keep up with all the crimes happening in the city. We don't want people to know because that could ruin my reputation as a mayor. The crime rate was never even a real problem until recently. We need more officers, if you think that you're up for the task, I'll let Chief Bogo know you're coming."
I sat there and thought about it for a moment. I mean, it's not like I had much choice, and I'm in pretty decent shape so I could probably at least help out a little. Besides, I'll still have basic training to learn everything I need to and have plenty of time to get in better shape, so why not?
"Sure!" I said.
He chuckled, "Wow, you're a little quick on the draw don't you think? Shouldn't you at least think about it first?"
I shrugged, "I mean work is work right? Besides, I do owe you, and if doing this pays back my debt, then I guess I don't really have much choice do I?" I looked at him, waiting for a response "Well if you're so certain I am not going to stop you. I'm glad you're enthusiastic at least."
He stuck is paw out and I shook it again.
He began to step out but stopped halfway out the door. "Oh, and by the way, the station is in Savannahville, you remember where that is right?" He raised an eyebrow, awaiting an answer.
"Oh yeah, and thanks for the tour again, I really appreciate it."
I waved, smiling. "Bye!"
He waved, and left the room. I took a deep breath and placed my hands on my hips, and looked around, seeing what the less than desirable apartment had to offer. You could see the dust floating around in the air, but other than that is wasn't all too dirty. I grabbed the wallet I had been given and left the apartment, heading on my way to the police station.
I stepped out of the taxi, after thanking the driver, and paying him with the meager amount of cash Mr. Lionheart had given me. I looked at the rather intimidating building, and shrunk a little, trying not to be noticed. What the hell was I doing? I have no experience as a police officer. I ran in track, but there was probably a cheetah or something that ran like a damn bullet compared to me. I sighed, regretting my decision.
"Are you just gonna stand there or are you coming inside?"
I looked up, spotting a rather large animal. He looked like a bull of some kind, but I wasn't sure.
"I beg your pardon?" I asked, not entirely sure what to think.
"You're... uh..-"
He looked at a clipboard which he held in his hand, looking confused.
"-Lein? What kind of name is that?" I felt slightly offended, but being angry wasn't going to get me a job.
"Yes I'm Lein, you must be Mr. Bogo?" That caused him to furrow his brow, acting like I had just threatened his manhood.
"It's Chief Bogo, and you're late." He ushered me inside, storming his way behind me. "I honestly don't care about introductions, but we need to get you a uniform, so go talk to Clawhauser and he'll get you fitted.
"Who?" I asked. He put his hand on his face, clenching the other one, making a fist.
He gritted his teeth and huffed. "The cat behind the front desk. If you need anything ask him, because like I said before, I don't care."
He stomped off before I could ask anything else. What a jerk. I scanned the room and spotted the desk, along with a large Chester Cheetah looking son of a gun behind it, holding what looked like a smart phone. I thought that the front desk was supposed to do pretty much anything other than that, but I didn't have time to question it, I just wanted to get this over with.
"Are you Clawhauser?" I asked. No response, he just sat there staring at his phone. Annoyed, I sighed, and asked again. "Excuse me, are you Clawhauser?"
He looked up at me and gave a very strange expression. What seemed like a mix between surprise and confusion at the same time.
"Oh hello!" He pulled a pair of earbuds out and put his phone away. "What can I do for you?" Was he wearing headphones? This was literally like the most incompetent police officer I've ever seen.
"Should you really be wearing headphones right now?" I asked, angry. causing him to frown.
I took a deep breath, was I really being an asshole to this poor guy right now? I leaned on the desk, on my elbows. "I'm sorry, I've had a rough day so far. I'm Lein, I was told you could help me get my uniform?" He smiled again, although weaker than at first.
He sat up, seeming excited. "Oh my goodness, you're the new officer? I've heard so much about you!"
I looked at him quizzically. "Really?" I asked, confused. He laughed, grabbing his belly. "Ha ha! No, not really, but I will say you are a rather interesting looking person. Tell me, what exactly are you?"
Wow, that seemed pretty rude to me, but maybe the social rules are different here.
"I'm what is known as a human, or homo sapien if we're getting scientific. I'm actually not from here, or, anywhere even remotely close to here. I'm actually still kind of confused on where I am." I scratched my neck, questioning my sanity.
"It's nice to meet you, I'm Clawhauser! Here follow me, I'll show you around and get you suited up."
"Ugh." I groaned, throwing the uniform on the table. I'm not normally one to complain, but holy shit, that cat would not stop talking! I don't give a flying damn about some stupid singer who was both a Gazelle and named Gazelle. I don't care! I needed to clear my head, I was really stressed out. Orientation was awful, and I started training tomorrow, I was definitely not excited.
I stepped out of my apartment and walked into the hall. What in gods
name am I going to do? I can't even sleep, and I'm about to start training for a job in which I know nothing and have little to no interest in. A headache ensued.
"Well, at least the neighbors aren't terrible." I leaned my head against the wall, bumping it slightly. Suddenly I heard a shout from down the hall.
"Shut up! I'm trying to sleep in here!" I threw my head in my hands. I don't even know what I'm doing anymore. I walked into my room and slammed the door shut behind me.
