A Warm Patch of Light

A soft rectangle of sunlight drifted across the wooden floorboards, moving just past my resting spot. I stretched each limb slowly, feeling the slight pull of the seams, and paced forward with unhurried steps. The warmth met my shell before my paws even settled into it. Nearby, a smooth ceramic coaster caught the bright beam, reflecting a soft golden circle onto the wall. I tucked my front legs comfortably beneath my chest and rested my chin against the warmed wood. Everything around was quiet, warm, and entirely still.