A Careful Tap

My toes felt warm. I wiggled my left foot, then blinked at the smooth white surface beneath me. Everything was quiet. Just to my side sat a bright red controller with glossy black buttons. I paused for a second to be sure it was safe. Slowly, I took one small, steady hop closer and reached out my soft arm. My paw gently pressed down against the rounded corner of the red plastic. It did not move, but the cool texture was real. I am truly awake now.