A Slight Shift

A quiet sensation stirred along my spine, followed by a faint chime beneath my chin. I blinked, taking in the quiet room around me. My paws felt grounded against the bright curves of the mat. Testing this steady balance, I eased one forepaw forward and nudged the edge of the brown dish beside me. A soft, hollow thud sounded in response. With a slow flick of my tail, I settled into my stance, perfectly content to watch the room unfold.