A Gentle First Step

The room is quiet. Underneath me, the brown carpet feels deep and warm. Slowly, my paws begin to tingle. I pause, breathing in the still night air. With careful stillness, I test my weight and nudge one paw forward. The soft fibers give way gently beneath my touch. Behind me stands the frame of a purple chair. I lean slightly against the soft ground, steady and calm, feeling the quiet rhythm of this very room.