A Deliberate Step

The darkness was quiet, smooth, and cool beneath my feet. I blinked, realizing the soft stillness around me was something I could feel. I took a slow breath, pausing to absorb the quiet. Then, I lifted my front right foot. It moved. I lowered my head to gently nudge the sleek black ground with my snout, testing its firmness. Satisfied, I leaned back, steadying my four feet firmly on the cool plane, ready to watch and wait.