A Soft Landing

Enough tabletop acrobatics for one night! I spotted a giant, plush throw pillow resting just across the back of the couch. I dropped into a low crouch, revved up my legs, and launched myself straight forward! Wham! I belly-flopped directly into the mountain of fabric. The whole cushion puffed up and sank beneath me like a cloud! I buried my snout right into the deep weave and let out a big snort of triumph. My tail flopped flat, and all the spring went out of my joints. A true athlete knows when the match is won and when it's time to crash hard!