A Gentle Nudge

The shadows around me were still. I blinked and felt my weight firmly planted on the floor. Slowly, I shifted my snout forward, testing the space. It pressed against the curved edge of a grey plastic block resting beside me. The piece slid an inch with a dry, quiet tap. I stopped and listened to the silence that followed. Everything held its place. Satisfied with the sturdy nook, I stayed right where I was.