A Gentle Tap

The room was quiet... bathed in cool blue light. I blinked. My front paw felt light, so I lifted it. Just a little. Right beside me, there was a smooth dark card resting on the wood. I took a small, careful breath and patted the glossy surface once. Tap. It did not move. It was completely safe. I rested both paws back down, watching the soft blue glow around me.