A Gentle Tap
A soft hum stirred under my feet. The glowing swirl felt cool, yet gentle. I waited, breathing in the quiet air. Slowly, I lifted my right paw. It moved. I reached forward and rested my paw against the cool, smooth glass of the cylinder. A faint squeak answered. The light drifted calmly beneath me, and I stayed very still, watching the soft blue glow curl around my toes.