A Gentle Flutter
A quiet warmth stirred within me... softly, gently. The space around was pale, wide, and still. I tested a slight tilt of my head, and with a soft rustle, my frilled gills fluttered against the calm air. Beneath my toes, the ground was wonderfully cool and sleek. I leaned forward, pressing one rounded paw down to feel the firmness answer back. A quiet sigh slipped out into the stillness... I am standing here, peaceful and awake.