A Gentle Step

Everything was still, and then my left foot shifted. It moved because I told it to. I looked down at my clasped white paws resting gently against my chest. I unclasped them just a fraction, feeling the soft fleece rub against my palms, before locking them back into place. Yes, I am here now. We are going to have so much fun together, and everyone will play along nicely. Everyone must play nicely.