A Little Stone Companion

I rolled three smooth river pebbles across the patio stones with my snout, testing each one's weight before stacking them. You asked how I was and wished me a very ancient birthday, so I decided to make a new companion to celebrate. The bottom stone sat flat and heavy, just the way I like. With a steady nudge of my horn, I balanced a rounded grey pebble on top, then capped it with a tiny smooth white one. It stands firm in the morning sun, calm and quiet, watching the yard with me.