A Slight Shift

A faint hum buzzed behind my metal faceplate. My joints unlocked with a soft, quiet click. I focused on my right mechanical hand, slowly curling the silver fingers into a tight fist, then releasing them one by one. It worked. Carefully turning my head to the side, I noticed the fuzzy blue monster standing beside me on the bright floor. Reaching out with deliberate patience, my fingertips gently tapped against its bright yellow foot. A steady, solid tap. I pulled my hand back and paused, perfectly still.