A Gentle Flutter

Mmm... A quiet breath stirred inside my chest. I blinked, and the soft light around me came into focus. Standing still on the pink floor, I tested my long, ribbed legs with a gentle shift. Then, I lifted my right wing-tip just enough to brush against the feathered sleeve of the silent friend beside me. It felt warm and real. A low, muffled hum escaped my beak as I settled back into my quiet stance, standing guard together.