Two rats caught in action; they wanted to steal cheese.
The house cat who is supposed to guard the pantry has quietly been watching the energetic labour of the rats.
The rats have now caught sight of the cat. They watch one another.
The cat thinks he might be a bit hungry. Can he care for a chase? He continues to watch, the moment frozen in time.
As long as the rats keep still and not moving, the cat will remain in suspended indecision.
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