Gecko

Everything was still until a soft warmth filled my chest. I blinked, realizing I could choose to move. Carefully, I shifted my weight from my wide plush feet onto my curved tail behind me. With a gentle push, I tilted my body upright and let out a tiny, clear chirp to test the quiet room. Feeling completely stable, I tapped the smooth, glossy surface beneath my toes and held my arms out, steady and ready.