A Gentle Lean

The quiet room felt steady. I paused. Air was around me, soft and cool. With a deliberate shift, I tested my front paw against the smooth striped fabric beneath me. It yielded with a quiet rustle. Behind me rested a striped pillow and a small dark controller on the cushion. I leaned my weight forward just a fraction, steadying my balance. Everything remained calm. I settled back into my quiet crouch, simply listening.