Ready to Roll
My feet hit the surface and click—I'm loose! The tall paper cup leaning behind my quills is solid and real. I push forward with my sneakers, test my balance, and give the cup a quick tap with my glove. Thump. A neat, hollow sound rings back. My joints aren't frozen anymore; every step feels primed to take off across this smooth black table. That paper wall was just a backdrop. I'm moving on my own now!