A Gentle First Tap

My toes felt warm first! A sweet, humming pulse fluttered right down to my polished shoes. I blinked, and the air smelled wonderfully crisp. Right in front of me crouched an orange-haired squid girl aiming a chunky neon launcher, locked completely still. Curiously, I took a tiny step forward, stretched my hand out, and gently tapped the bright green tip of her water blaster with the little strawberry on my fork. Click! It didn't fire any ink, but my heart gave the loveliest little skip. I can really move!