Then, since she tolerated my available light antics, I ran to the car for my backup AB800 (the other was already set up in another room) slapped a brolly-box on it and recruited Tammy to be my VAL (Voice Activated Light-stand).
Kitty went low, which let me get her fully against the black couch. A quick crop of the remaining bits of living room and we're off. Though, I don't think Kitty was very happy at this point.