A Gentle Hum

I padded into the kitchen as morning arrived. In the far corner, a quiet, deep murmur was humming through the air. I paused on the linoleum tiles, watching the smooth white base of the refrigerator. Curious, I took three careful steps closer. The sound grew thicker, a steady, low purr vibrating right along the baseboard. Slowly, I leaned in and pressed my front paws and chest against the cool lower panel. Beneath the surface, a soft mechanical vibration hummed directly into my plush fur, steady as a sleepy heartbeat. I nestled my chin onto my paws, listening.