A Soft Pat

Warmth settled in my chest, gentle and slow. I blinked wide, looking at the floral cloth behind me and the cozy red blanket beneath. When I twitched my little fingers, they really moved! Carefully, I reached down and touched the small pink plush friend clipped to my suit. It felt soft and fuzzy under my palm. A quiet coo slipped from my lips as I patted its ear, resting right there in the warm nest.