#disneyplanes2

[Where did Blade get the Argentine tegu from?]

So, Blade got Trigger through a rescue facility in California, as a means of helping them out with saving some of the organic creatures still alive on earth today. Knowing he literally works and lives as a full-time resident of a National Park, he was able to take in Trigger with almost no questions asked. Trigger was his first pick, as well - Maru says they just shared a look that sealed the deal. He believes, however, that really Blade just saw how much trouble he would be for Maru on the base. However it was fated, Trigger is now a VIR (that is, very important reptile) resident of the base and park.

(TLDR: In my HC, there are actually a select few animals (mostly reptiles, fish and amphibians) that have made it through into the evolved era of Cars, which are being slowly rediscovered. Animal sanctuaries and other such places have started putting these organic animals in the homes of caretakers so that they might be able to keep these animal’s numbers alive. That whoooole thing is very closely connected to concepts that delve wayyy down into the very core beginnings of my headcanon, BUT, for the sake of my time and energy, we will cover that in another entry.)

[And where does he usually keep him?]

Since he’s moved to Piston Peak, Blade’s had a couple of rooms and add-ons put into his hangar...well, okay, two. One extra room is his, as the rest of the team calls it, “Secret Lair” that is literally just a library and reading room, while the other is Trigger’s dedicated room. It has enough room and personalized structure that it’s the greatest place to keep a large reptile, complete with heating lamp and beds and a kiddie pool that he barely touches. Of course, Trigger isn’t always just in that room (much to Maru’s dismay) but it is where he spends most of his time, lounging around between troublemaking.

[What does he feed him?]

What Tegus eat, of course! Though, since there are no mammals left on earth (that we know of), most of Trigger’s diet consists of salmon, alongside fruits and some insects, eggs (that are expensive as hell because chickens are low in population but high in demand) and other types of fish. It’s a good thing Blade’s well-off financially at this point (being a bachelor and chief of the fire and rescue, and with practically nothing he spends on himself or anyone else) so he can make sure Trigger has exactly the kinds of nutrients he needs.

[Is he passionate about this pet, or just likes a little company by this creature?]

Both, to varying degrees. While he initially took him in to help out the animal center (with the knowledge that they would want Trigger breeding to females to raise those population numbers back up), he’s really come to enjoy the reptile’s company, and as such he’s become pretty interested in tegus and other reptiles. He’s often said he’d get another tegu or some other reptile from the center in the future, maybe after Trigger passes (which won’t be any time too soon).

[Does he talk to him?]

He does, though not usually when others are around. Unless he’s trying to get him to stop terrorizing the mechanic...

[Does he take it to bed with him when he is lonely like I take my cat to my bed (to which she always runs off to another room)?]

It depends on the night, really. Most of the time, Trigger stays in his own room/enclosure overnight, but oftentimes Blade will let him sit on his helm while he’s reading before attempting sleep. Trigger likes pretending he’s getting heat off of the reading light.

That’s all I’ve got for you guys tonight, but I really enjoyed spewing headcanons! XD still open for any requests featuring specific characters! Please note though, this isn’t the same as my art series ‘Plane Topics’ (wow, yeah that’s still a thing, I swear) in which you’re asking the character directly. I do have questions on that series that I will get to eventually...I might be putting it off for mental/emotional reasons... For now though, I can do this!