A Flickering Blink

Warmth. Right in the stem! I blinked, and the dark round sockets lit up with two bright white circles. Tilt left? Yes. Tilt right? Crisp click. I reached out a leaf-tipped hand and patted the green surface beneath my toes. Solid. Then, swish—my tail curled upward, lightly brushing the wooden frame beside me. I can wobble. I can see!