A Gentle Reach

A tiny warmth stirred inside me, and my eyes blinked open. My antennae gave a gentle wobble, swaying slightly as I leaned forward. Right beside my foot, a small yellow star hovered quietly in the air. I paused, letting out a soft, muffled coo, wondering if it was safe. Slowly, I reached out one hand and tapped the smooth tip of the star. It bobbed upward with an airy sway. Satisfied, I pulled my hand back and settled quietly in place to watch it float.