A Gentle Tap

The room was very quiet. I blinked softly into the dim air. Beneath me lay a surface painted like smooth, rounded stones. Carefully, I lifted my right front paw just a tiny bit, surprised by how light it felt. I tapped the printed smooth stone beneath my toes. It made no sound at all, completely cool and still. Reassured by the stillness, I rested my paw back down, settling quietly into place.