A Soft First Touch

The quiet light of morning felt warm against my plush coat. I paused, letting the stillness settle around me... then I realized I could lift my head. With a slow, steady breath, I shifted forward on the mermaid-patterned sheets. Just ahead lay a slim phone with a colorful picture on its back. I reached out and gently rested the tip of my trunk against its cool, smooth edge. Across the blanket, a soft brown bear sat watching over our quiet spot, and I knew everything was going to be alright.