A Gentle First Step

The quiet expanse of grey fabric stretched around me. I blinked, sensing the steady weight in my four feet. Carefully, I lifted my front right paw and pressed it down. The soft sheet gave way with a silent dip beneath my weight. Around my neck, the small pendant gently clinked against its chain. I paused, taking in the calm stillness of the room, feeling my own breath for the very first time.