A Shiny Copper Penny
I popped out of the ribbed scarf with an energetic morning wiggle! Right against the polished baseboard beneath the warm radiator, something tiny caught a ray of sunlight: a smooth, shiny copper penny resting flat on the terrazzo. Challenge accepted! I backed up two bounces, leaned full tilt, and nudged it hard with my round side. Clink! The little coin spun upright, twirled on its ridged rim like a spinning top, and rolled three feet across the slick floor before toppling face-up with a crisp metallic chime. Bowling tiny treasures across the lobby is the best way to wake up!

