Testing the Ground

My knuckles unclenched just a fraction, and a sharp spark shot straight through my arms. Wait—I can actually move? I leaned forward and drove a quick, deliberate stomp right into the slick grey surface under my feet. Click! The sound bounced crisply off the glossy floor. My balance didn't waver for a second. Heh, solid footing. If this slick grey plane was supposed to be a challenge, it's already lost.

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