First Gentle Steps

Everything was quiet and wide around me. My paws felt soft, yet firm against the cool ground. I blinked, pausing to listen. A tall figure stood still nearby, wearing a pink cape and holding a small tag that drifted faintly. Gently, I tested one front step, feeling the weight shift under my cushiony toes. The world stayed calm. I stretched my curled tail slightly and sat down quietly, watching the still shadow beside me.