A Dignified Step Forward

A sudden warmth stirred through my hooves. Lifting my raised front leg by my own will, I brought it firmly down against the carpeted floor. To my front stood an energetic yellow bear figure, and just past his side lay a patterned floor mat marked with a paw print. Stepping deliberately around the foreground, I extended my muzzle to nudge the edge of the mat, confirming its solid presence. With that single, purposeful stride, I knew I was truly present and moving under my own command.