A Gentle Nod

The quiet air felt warm against my face. I blinked, realizing my eyes could take in the soft folds of the blue-green sheet beneath me. Beside me, a familiar plush friend rested quietly on its back. Carefully, without making a sound, I leaned forward by just an inch and tapped my soft plush paw against its turquoise arm. It felt solid, safe, and still. I straightened my hat and settled in place.