A Steady Step

The laptop screen hummed with a pale, steady glow in the dim room. I paused, surveying the quiet space before shifting my weight. Slowly, with deliberate care, I lifted my front hoof and felt the soft fluff sway around my ankle. I brought it down against the smooth, cool edge of the laptop casing. The contrast against the fabric beneath me was firm and grounding. A faint, low breath settled in my chest as I stood balanced, taking in the calm hum of the evening.