@Duainfey the tiger isn't gay, that's why he wants to put the kid in a dress. At worst the paedophilic villain is bisexual, and I'd say he's just not that choosy at what he can get his hands on. But given he wants to put the kid in a dress that's a pretty straight thing if you're threatening to rape someone.
Poor Russell. From reader POV it's
look hilarious interaction with Tigerman. But from his POV, It's very worst and scary for him. Mental threats always work