First Stomp

Snap! My eyes blinked wide. Soft fuzz underfoot. Dense fibers everywhere! I leaned forward, flexed my right leg, and pushed. Thud. A real step! Ahead lay a white metal frame resting flat against the wall. I lunged, eager to test it, and tapped my front claw against the metal bar. Ting! Solid. Firm. I let out a quick, satisfied chirp, steadying both feet right into the woven strands.