[This is a very good question, and it ends up answered by necessity because that pause has him waiting entirely too long - the cats are nearly upon him again when he tosses another out, and the cats all instantly turn to follow it, tails up high like little fluffy flags.]
--Escape.
[Now that they're sufficiently distracted. He glances around, seeking out an escape route!]
no subject
--Escape.
[Now that they're sufficiently distracted. He glances around, seeking out an escape route!]