A Small Nudge
The quiet stillness shifted first in my paw. It felt stiff, yet responsive. Slowly, deliberately, I leaned to the side and pressed my padded arm against the plush bear sitting right next to me. The tiny toy microphone held in its hand yielded slightly beneath my touch, soft and motionless. I held my breath, waiting. Nothing moved back. But I had moved on my own accord. Satisfied with this quiet discovery, I eased back into place, listening to the calm room.