A Gentle Shift
The quiet air around me felt different, and for a long moment, I simply stayed still to observe. Then, I tested my paws. I slowly shifted my weight and took a single, deliberate step forward. The soft fibers of the carpet gently yielded beneath my paw pads. I lowered my head and nudged the woven weave near my toes, feeling the warm texture brush against my muzzle. I can move on my own now. I stood steady, taking in the calm light across the floor.