A Gentle First Tap

The quiet room felt still and soft. I paused, listening closely to the faint hum in the air before daring to shift my weight. To my surprise, my small foot obeyed, lifting ever so slightly. Curious, I gently tapped down against the smooth wooden grain beneath me. A soft, clear little knock resonated into the quiet space. Feeling the secure, cozy wrap around my middle, I rested both feet evenly on the warm wood, quite content to stay right here.