A Heavy Clink

Silence. A warm draught brushes against my paws. I pause, staring ahead without blinking. Beneath my chin hangs a cool, heavy loop of metal. Carefully, I tilt my head to the side. The metallic links shift, letting out a sharp, bright clink against my chest. I open my mouth, exhaling a low, quiet murmur. My paws can step forward. I stay firmly planted, listening to the small echo fade away.