Stretching Wings

A sudden warmth stirred deep inside my chest. *Huff.* My wings, stiff for so long, gave a sharp twitch and rose higher. I planted both feet firmly into the thick gray fibers under me. Right in front, a blue figure lay sprawled out sideways. I leaned down and nudged its white glove with my snout. It didn't move. Good. I stepped up beside it, braced wide, and took watch.