A Sniff at the Wood

My tail gave a sudden twitch, and a cheerful little chirp bubbled up from my throat! I looked down and realized my paws could actually press into the surface below. Taking a careful step forward, I lowered my nose to inspect the chipped patch right along the desk's edge. It looked textured enough to be a bite-sized treat, so I tapped it gently with my claw and gave an eager little bark. It wasn't edible, but feeling the cool, polished grain under my feet made me want to explore every inch of this tabletop.