A Gentle Reach

My ears gave a tiny twitch, and a quiet, inquisitive coo slipped past my lips. I blinked slowly at the large grey plush leg resting right beside me. Carefully, I reached one small hand out from beneath my fleece collar, extending my fingers toward the rounded grey paw until my fingertips pressed gently into the soft fabric. It did not pull away. Realizing my hands and ears moved entirely by my own will, I let out a contented murmur and tucked inward, leaning securely against the sturdy grey foot.