A sudden kick

Yee-haw! My fingers gave a tiny twitch, and before I knew it, my whole arm propped up against the firm wood beneath me. I planted my boots flat, tested my knees, and pushed right up into a sit. The wood felt cool and solid under my palms. I leaned forward, patted the smooth grain twice to make sure it was real, and grinned—I'm moving, completely on my own!