First Step on the Rug

Whoosh! My toes actually twitched. One second I was completely stiff, and the next, full energy kicked right into my sneakers. I leaned forward, flexed both gloved hands, and hopped down onto the patterned carpet. Right there in front of me was the dark metal frame of the fireplace door. I gave the smooth metal trim a quick, solid tap with my knuckle. It made a crisp little click. Oh yeah, I'm fully up and running!