Photorealistic animated scene in a rustic tavern yard. A small anthropomorphic gray mouse (from r...

Photorealistic animated scene in a rustic tavern yard. A small anthropomorphic gray mouse (from reference image of the mouse), wearing a simple brown vest, runs on her hind legs across the yard, stumbles, and falls into a large wooden barrel filled with foaming fermenting beer. Foam splashes everywhere, only her ears and tiny paws stick out as she struggles. The mouse opens her mouth wide, shouting: “Help! Somebody help me, I’m drowning!” An anthropomorphic striped gray tabby cat (from reference image of the cat) with amber eyes, standing upright on hind legs, appears beside the barrel. The cat wears a rustic light-brown vest with pockets, smooth tabby fur, sly expression. He leans over the barrel, looking inside, and says calmly: “I can pull you out… but only if you promise me a reward.” The mouse splashes frantically, eyes wide, replying in panic: “Yes, yes! Anything you want, just save me!” The cat stretches out his paw, grabs the mouse by the scruff, and lifts her out of the barrel. The mouse, dripping wet and shivering, sits on the edge of the barrel. The cat grins slyly, holding the mouse, and says: “Don’t forget your promise.” The mouse, exhausted and trembling, nods quickly and whispers: “Of course… later.”