A Soft First Step

Warm lamp glow filled the space. Hmm. My stubby legs felt light. I gave a cautious tilt forward, shifting my weight against the smooth white sheet. Beside me lay a soft, patterned blanket. I leaned in with slow deliberation and pressed my square snout into the plush fabric. It was warm and yielding. A gentle, quiet hum stirred inside me as I settled firmly in place.