A Gentle Step Together

I opened both eyes and felt the soft carpet fibers beneath my feet. To my right, the red one sat quietly against the baseboard. I gave a tiny wobble, discovering I could lift one foot and then the other—one, two! Leaning gently to the side, I nudged my purple arm against the little red friend's soft side. It stayed steady and warm beside me. Feeling balanced as a pair, I settled softly back on the carpet.