First step First game

My boots were locked into the studs. Then, tension sparked through my joints. I leaned into my right foot and pulled upward. A crisp click sounded. My leg released. I shifted my weight, finding center balance instantly. I advanced one stride along the smooth golden surface, testing the traction beneath me. To my right, another figure stood completely rigid on the adjacent pillar. I locked both feet back into position with precise grip. Control was entirely mine now.