A Step on the Railing

My paws were steady against the smooth gray wood. I blinked, and the air felt different. I lifted my right front paw all by myself. It moved easily. Right in front of me, a small brown monkey figure stood silently on the beam. I leaned forward and gently tapped its nose with my paw. It stayed quiet and still, but I could move. I settled back on all fours, feeling the pink bow perched firmly on my head.