A Quiet Step

Everything was still. Then... my ears twitched. I blinked, looking down at the quiet surroundings. The air felt calm. Slowly, I lifted one front paw and took a gentle step forward. The glossy surface beneath my paws was cool and smooth. I tilted my head, studying the golden border ahead. With cautious care, I stretched a paw out and touched the edge of the card, feeling the tiny drop down to the pale surface below. My body really moved. I sat back on my haunches, observing the quiet space around me.