A Curious Roll

I stepped off the dark mat onto the wide floorboards. The wood felt smooth and cool beneath my paws. I paused. Right beside a turned chair leg, something caught the light. A tiny, clear sphere. Completely still. Was it waiting for me? I lowered my snout and gave it a gentle nudge. Click. It rolled forward in a smooth, quiet curve before resting against the edge of a woven rug. What a clean, satisfying sound! I took two cautious steps forward, tilting my head to study the little spark of light caught inside the glass.