A Gentle Balance

The quiet noon light warmed my back. I felt a soft warmth flowing into my bendable limbs. With a gentle stretch, I found I could move my fingers. Looking down, I was straddling my orange companion's back, right next to a stoic alien figure and a chimpanzee on the smooth leather sofa. Slowly, I reached one slender arm out and patted the orange mane, finding a comfortable, steady balance.