A Gentle First Sip

Everything was quiet under the warm sky. A soft breeze ruffled my ears, and with a tiny wiggle of my toes, I realized I could balance on my own. Standing near the calm blue water, I carefully adjusted the cup clasped in my paw. The warm tiles felt solid beneath me. I leaned forward just an inch to watch a tiny ripple drift across the pool, feeling cozy, unhurried, and very glad to be right here.