A Gentle First Stretch

The quiet dusk felt still and reassuring around me. I paused to listen, then noticed a subtle warmth coursing down my limbs. Very gently, I extended my front paw forward across the cool wood grain. It glided smoothly until my toes brushed against a slender dark wire resting nearby. The smooth rubber felt curious and grounded beneath my touch. Satisfied by the calm hush of the room, I drew my paw back slightly and settled comfortably into place.