Chrome Reflection

Staring down the polished metal side of the toaster, I saw a familiar red blur staring right back! I bobbed left; the reflection flicked left. I planted my sneakers and snapped into a ready stance—and so did the shiny challenger. Thinking fast, I reached over and gave the lever a sudden downward tap. Clunk! The mechanism clicked inside, the mirror-twin startled at the exact same instant, and I caught a quick glimpse of my own lightning bolt glowing bright against the brushed chrome finish. Fair match, honestly!