One of her coworkers approaches her

(chapter originally by Lolwritingcom at writing.com)

"Mackenzie, right?" said a coworker, walking up to her after a large family had finishing getting their picture taken with her. She didn't recognize him, but that wasn't too surprising, since it was a large park. He was wearing a badge that indicated he was her superior, though, and seemed very businesslike, hair combed and striding briskly. "It's your lucky day, you're off mascot duty. Head over to the ferris wheel for the rest of the day."

Mackenzie gratefully popped the smiling cat head off. "Oh, thank you!" The feeling of the open air on her sweaty face was a great relief. "I'll be right over there after I stop by the office and change."

Curiously, the man shook his head. "No, you're not going to the office. I need the costume now. The guy who wore it yesterday just called in sick, so you can't wear it right now. It's a health code violation." He took the head from her and gestured with his hand for her to undress. "Come on. Quickly, so the kids don't see some girl wearing a Cathy suit."

Mackenzie sputtered. "But... but... no, look, I'll be really quick. I'll run straight there. If I get sick it's my own fault, right?"

The man sighed impatiently. "Well a health inspector isn't going to see it that way, is he? Now it's a busy day and I'm in a bit of a hurry, so either you take the costume off or I will get someone over here to take it off. Do I make myself clear?"

Mackenzie was sweating, and not just from the heat. Of course she would be in the busiest part of the park when something like this happened! Not sure what else to do, Mackenzie...