That looks like a stand off.
How is little dear, Nermal, this morning? I'm sure you already know this, but if he was in a scrap with another cat, you need to watch him for abscesses from puncture wounds. I had a cat many years ago that nearly died. She had an abscess on her tummy I hadn't noticed. I took her to the vet when she was very listless, not eating, hiding under the bed. Poor kitty. The vet drained it, gave her antibiotics, and she bounced back.