A Gentle Hop
Click! My eyes locked onto the world. I am awake! Right here on this bumpy white cloth! I gave a little wiggle, and my beak popped open—a tiny chirp burst out! Next to me sat a sleek, dark metallic edge. Naturally, I couldn't just stand there. I gave a quick hop forward, tapped my beak against the cool smooth metal, and listened to the neat 'tink' sound it made. Alive! Absolutely alive!