A Gentle Tug

Everything was still. Then, a warm flicker stirred inside my chest. I blinked my big eyes and felt my round paws settle against the deep blue fabric. Right beside my left foot lay a curved green bamboo stick wrapped loosely in purple yarn. I tilted my head, watching it quietly. Softly, I reached out my right paw and gave the purple thread a tiny nudge. The thread shifted. It really moved! A tiny happy hum slipped out. I am right here.