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Rat turned his dreamy, dazed stare up from the water eddying against his paws to the cat who had so rudely interrupted him. He looked the flame-colored kit up and down, then continued his serpentine along the shore. If all the other cat wanted was to yell at him, Rat didn't see the need to interact. After all, even if he attacked, Rat was especially skilled at running away. He had lots of practice in that specific area of expertise.

He leaned over and picked up a brightly colored shell.

[ @Starphobia ]