A Gentle Nudge

The air felt cool against my fur. I paused, letting the silence settle around me. Slowly, I lifted my chin. My neck turned on its own. Just beside me, a fold of white fabric hung close. I leaned in, pressing my dark nose against the cool cloth. It gave way softly, gathering into small ripples under my touch. The warmth stayed. I settled back against the wall, listening to the quiet room.