In response to a word challenge for 'Curiosity'.
Approaching the spot where a tiny crack of light appeared, he moved slowly, inch by agonizing inch, eyes wide open, glistening with excitement, head bobbing, trying to focus best through the crack to the scene on the other side. Shivering with anticipation, nostrils flaring and twitching, he peered, so full of curiosity that he utterly failed at not making a sound.
Gaius spun around, looking directly at the crack in the wall and his brow lifted to its full intimidating height.
Hissing in fear, the cat arched his back, hair standing out straight on end, then he turned and fled.