What do you think a rodent wants as a snack? I don't see any meals lying about.

[He turns to address his new partner, irritable and snappy from all the walking when-

Oh, it's a talking deer. That's fine. It works out well, actually.

Because that's it. It's one of the clues to this stupid puzzle and this ridiculous loop is one step closer to coming to an end. The squirrel holds the flip flop with a rabid anger for about two seconds after Caesar relinquishes his hold on the shoe because-

He's reaching for Louis instead. One hand moving to grip his wrist-what's with all the animals in this loop? It's certainly different. ]

You're coming with me. I'm sure you're one of the keys to get out of this madness.