On rattie sensitivities

We've recently discussed the need for Kimi to lose a little weight. He's getting a little... squishy. We've been careful to not say the word 'diet' in front of them though... i can just imagine, both ratties would stop in their tracks, stiffen, and Linus would say, that's it. we're leaving. And pack his brown leather suitcase and put his hat on. Kimi would also look in his pile of stuff and emerge with a long stick and all his worldly belongings (i.e. stash of yoggies) wrapped up in a piece of red cloth tied to the stick, and a straw hat to put on his head, because he saw Linus had a hat on, and then they'd leave.