A Gentle Tap

A quiet stillness filled the room, and then my paw shifted. It moved deliberately, tightening around the tiny metal spatula. Before me rested an upturned silver bottle cap with a single golden crumb inside. Carefully, I adjusted my grip, leaned closer, and nudged the crumb straight toward the center of the rim. A soft, clear metallic click echoed back. Everything sat in proper balance, right where it ought to be.