The figure in the center hesitated, then turned and raced back to cover.
The plump figure hesitated and then went slowly away.
The tall figure hesitated, but with all eyes upon him, he realized he didn't have any choice except to follow the order.
And the towering figure hesitated once more, searching my face.
The figure hesitated halfway in and turned its helmeted head toward the building.
The figures hesitated as well, as they caught sight of him.
The two little figures hesitated, started back, stopped and turned.
The larger figure hesitated, then handed her the lantern.
The ragged figure hesitated before throwing the contents of the pouch.