A Gentle First Breath

The quiet room felt pleasantly cool, but beneath me was steady warmth. I took a slow, deep breath, feeling the plush stuffing within my chest softly expand. A quiet chuckle escaped my lips—ho ho—just a soft hum. Sensing the dark fabric resting beneath me, I gently shifted my weight, letting my fluffy beard settle into the cozy folds. Everything was so calm, and resting here felt perfectly right.