Speed and Smarts

You want proof of speed and brainpower? Challenge accepted! Down by the courtyard steps, three smooth acorns were rolling down a jagged flagstone crack, each heading toward a separate puddle trap. No time to guess—I calculated the slopes and bounce angles in a split second! I dropped low, kicked into a full sprint, and cut a sharp zig-zag line down the risers. Swipe left with the glove, bank hard right, scoop the middle one, and rebound off the brick sidewall to snag the last one mid-hop! I slid to a dead halt on the bottom tread with all three trapped neatly in my grip. Fast feet, sharp head—that's how I roll!