A quiet flex

My paws... felt stiff. I blinked, and the tiny sparkles in my eyes felt warm. Slowly, very carefully, I curled my fingers inward... they moved. Right in front of me, there was a patch of bright green edge against the black background. I leaned forward just an inch, extending one fingertip to lightly brush against the smooth rim. It didn't push back. I drew my hands close to my chest again, holding my breath, watching the soft light settle around me.