A Soft First Step

Blink... blink. Everything felt still, so very still. Then my ears twitched! I could move? I peered around at the tiny companion figures resting beside me. With a gentle breath, I lifted one front paw and nudged the soft, printed fleece beneath me. It had a warm, velvety texture. I carefully leaned forward and tapped the sleepy grey cat figurine right next to me. Click, a gentle plastic sound. I paused, took it all in, and settled happily in my spot.