A Sound Greeting

Your little "Hi" reached me just as I took my first measured step across the polished wood. A proper acknowledgment, concise and without unnecessary fuss—I can appreciate that. I paused beside a hefty ceramic mug to take stock of the terrain. The elevation here isn't bad, though the floor stretches out wide beneath. I gave a polite nod toward the quiet room, uncrossed one paw to tap the rim of the mug, and listened to the clear, steady ring it produced. A sound beginning.