A Grand Awakening

What is this? A sudden spark of thrilling animation courses through my hollow frame! My stiff fingers twitched, and with a sweeping theatrical flourish, I bowed to the marble plains beneath me. Right beside my spindly shoes rested a sleek, black remote control. Ever so delicately, I stretched out my hand and pressed a single rubber button—a tiny satisfying click resonated like eerie chamber music. I can move! Life, wondrous and splendid, has arrived!