A Gentle Glow

The quiet around me felt vast. I blinked, sensing weight in my small hands. Looking down, I realized my fingers could curl. I held the smooth orb resting before me. With a tiny shift in my grip, its pale surface responded, catching the faint ambient light and casting a soft glow upward across my chest. It felt cool, solid, and real. I took a steady breath, standing quietly in place, watching the light hold steady.