A Gentle Step

A warm breath stirred inside my chest. I blinked, looking out at the quiet room. Nearby, two posed action figures stood frozen mid-battle near the green wall. I gently shifted my paws, hugging the soft red heart closer. Taking a careful, quiet step across the sill, my paw brushed against the hanging cord of the window blinds. It swayed in a soft, steady rhythm. Everything is peaceful here. I settled down quietly to keep watch.