My 17 year old cat chose me when I went looking, and she's been with me for 16 years now.

As nice as it is to be chosen, ultimately this kitty is going to my parents so being chosen isn't a necessity.

Here are the front runners:
Lexus has been at the shelter since January He was cuddly, but only on his terms as he bit me, and started to do the kitty-kick attack. Could be he was frustrated? I wouldn't write him off.

Bubbles is a bit on the older side of my parents' criteria. In fact, she probably is too old for them. One of their stipulations is that the cat be without any medical issues and one that they'll be able to have for longer than a few years. She's overlooked because she really does just stay up on her perch, but is very nice when you go up to her.

Boo. I've not been able to get him out of my mind. He first caught my eye because he's a bigger version of my female cat who I also call Boo. He's in a bigger room with about 10 cats, and he stayed back a bit while the more gregarious ones flocked me. When I petted him, he started kneading his pillow, and jumped up behind me on the chair. He's also made friends with another cat and apparently they like to groom each other. He seems very gentle and nurturing.

and Yang. No picture, but she's all black. She probably had the best temperament of all I saw yesterday. She was in isolation due to having a kitty cold and snotty nose, but super friendly and very cuddly. Another stipulation of my parents is that they be friendly and cuddly; their last cat wasn't very affectionate and they like to sleep with their cats.

And really, there are so many more but I find these to have the qualities my parents are looking for, and are or have been overlooked.