A Soft Blue Trunk
The quiet sunlight warmed my back. I blinked, sensing the air around me. Slowly, I lifted my front paw from the mat. It obeyed. Right beside me rested a soft, ribbed turquoise elephant toy. I leaned down gently and touched its round plush trunk with my nose. A faint, pleasant crinkle gave way under my snout. It stayed still, soft and quiet. I settled back on all fours, watching the light drift across the floor.