The Stretched Coral Band

I slipped beneath the front door sweep and padded down the quiet runner to the lobby... just to check the morning shadows? Right under the brass-legged mail table, half-tucked against the wall, lay a thick, wide rubber band—bright coral red! I paused, holding my breath to listen for heavy footsteps... all still. Gripping one end with both yarn paws, I pulled back step by cautious step. The rubber stretched long and taut, trembling with silent energy. When I let go, *thwump!* It snapped right against the brass leg, humming a deep, buzzy note that tickled straight through my yarn toes. A snappy little bass string hidden under the post, don't you think? #Willa&Gus&Hexi @amigorumisumi_710