This is actually the intended version that I wanted to make, but when I finally made it, I was hit with doubt over the looks. So, in the end, I made the "bed" version too. But I hope you like this version too
Short Story
The Badge's Burden
"Oh, you must be joking," Judy Hopps exclaimed as she stood in Chief Bogo's office. The room was filled with the usual stern ambiance, but today, it felt even more oppressive with the news she was receiving.
Bogo's massive form loomed over his desk, his blue-gray fur seeming darker under the harsh office lighting. "It needs to be done, Hopps," he growled, his voice a rumble of inevitability. "We've been hit with budget cuts. Our equipment is outdated, and we need these funds."
Judy frowned, her large purple eyes narrowing in confusion and mild irritation. "But endorsing a firearms manufacturer? I use one because it's part of the job, not because I want to promote them."
"You're overthinking it, Hopps," Bogo retorted, his patience wearing thin. "This donation could secure our department's future. They want diversity, and you're the epitome of that - a herbivore, a top cop, and now, our only hope for better gear."
Judy clenched her fists, her ears twitching in agitation. "Okay, fine," she said through gritted teeth, her agreement reluctant but resolute.
The morning of the photoshoot was a flurry of activity, the air crackling with anticipation and the scent of opportunity. Bogo arrived with the representatives, his presence casting a long shadow over the set.
One representative, eyeing Judy in her standard police uniform, shook his head, a smirk playing on his lips. "I don’t think this is going to work," he declared, his tone dismissive. "We need something fierce, something that screams 'power', to show that even a herbivore can be as formidable as any predator."
"What the heck?" Judy's voice was sharp with incredulity as she stared at the man.
Bogo, with a sigh, handed her a small bag. "Go change into this," he instructed.
In the bathroom, Judy pulled out the contents of the bag - a bikini, mismatched socks, and gloves. The outfit was absurdly small, barely covering her. Her bust was threatening to spill out, and the bottom piece was scandalously brief. She looked at herself in the mirror, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
Taking a deep breath, she reminded herself of the department's desperate situation. She adjusted the outfit as best she could and stepped out.
The room fell silent for a moment when she emerged. Judy's usually concealed, curvy figure was now on full display, a stark contrast to her usual conservative attire. The shock was palpable, with everyone from the crew to the representatives staring in disbelief.
"Let's get this over with," Judy said, her voice firm, trying to mask her discomfort with determination.
The photoshoot proceeded with a mix of professional awkwardness and forced cheer. Judy posed with various firearms, her expression a mix of professionalism and slight discomfort. The camera flashed, capturing moments of her in this unexpected role, her eyes occasionally meeting Bogo's, searching for some sign of solidarity or regret.
The shot concluded, and everyone went home for the day including Judy, bur her mind raced with thoughts of how far she'd go for the badge, the weight of that decision heavier with each passing day.
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