A Little Poke

Bello! My arm gave a sudden wiggle, popping right off the blanket! I gasped, tilting my head. Right beside me, another little friend sat holding a striped candy cane. With wide eyes, I reached out my small black glove and gently poked the red-and-white stripes. It was soft and didn't move, but my own fingers flexed just the way I wanted. A happy chirp bubbled up from my throat as I leaned back against the cozy pile.