You know what? This is something that will be way easier to deal with in person. Ie, showing up at the office unannounced, with the reason they need to speak with the mayor made real obvious.

"Sure, sounds lovely."

She hangs up.

"I'm going to suggest we just-- go there. Right now."

"Yeah. If they won't take us seriously..."

"I feel like introducing them to Tyrant is going to be the simplest way."

"Same. It's - they'll just think we're prank callers, otherwise."

"Definitely. But seeing is believing, as they say."

"So head over?"

"May as well rip off the bandaid, unless Tyrant has objections?"

"Not particularly."

And so they drive to the mayor's office!

Lianne thinks the two of them leading the way in with Tyrant behind them works best?

Yeah, that seems solidly reasonable.

And: onward.

People seem disturbed by Tyrant, glancing at zem repeatedly, but unsure if their disturbed feelings are enough to act on.

That's solidly understandable-- it's not like this situation comes up often.

The receptionist, when they approach: "Can I help you?"

"We'd like to speak to the mayor. At their earliest convenience." And here's hoping Tyrant's... Tyrant-ness is enough to get their attention.

Squint. "Names?"

"Louise Manfredi, Lianne Arrignton-- and Tyrant."

"And - who is Tyrant?"

Helplessly gesturing at the shapeshifter in the room is neither the polite nor professional thing to do-- but it's what she's got.

"I - see. I'll be sure to - let the mayor know you're here."

"Thank you."

She nods, clearly still a bit alarmed, and turns to do that, then - "He'll see you right away."

She turns to Tyrant. "Ready?"

Ze nods. "Yes."

Well, let's hope this works.

She enters the mayor's office.