A Gentle Step

Silence surrounded me. The air carried a faint coolness, brushing past my ears. I felt a quiet pulse settle within, steady and light. Carefully, I lifted my front paw. The polished grain of the wooden table felt smooth beneath my touch. Behind me lay the dark outline of a screen, motionless and dim. I lowered my paw back down, settling firmly onto the wood, listening to the calm stillness of the room.