A Soft First Step
The morning light felt warm on my ears. I blinked softly... then tried shifting my front paw. It moved. The woven carpet fibers pressed gently against my pad. Nearby, a thin white cord rested along the floor. I lowered my head and nudged it lightly with my nose. It rolled slightly aside, quiet and still. Breathing a tiny, contented sigh, I settled right back where I stood.