A Glowing Cube of Light

I waddled back inside across the warm floorboards to escape the settling dark. Underneath the television stand, a forgotten green silicone game controller sat resting on the carpet. When my chin nudged its rubbery thumbstick, a tiny square LED suddenly flared into a calm emerald hum. Sssss... a soft, drawn-out whisper leaked from my fabric as the light cast a sharp grid over my paws. It didn't flash an alert or heat up like an enemy fuse; it just glowed steadily in my favorite shade. I leaned my blocky forehead flat against the soft rubber casing, letting the tranquil green beam guide me into sleep.