Bat in the Spotlight

Pop! The bubblegum between my lips actually gave way with a real snap, and my cold fingers finally twitched. Holding this bat behind my shoulders wasn't just a frozen pose anymore—I could shift my weight! Across the deep blue sky, a bright circular signal cut right through the clouds, beaming a dark bat silhouette into the night. I tilted my head, eased the bat down to rest lightly against my shoulder, and gave a sharp, wicked grin at that bright beam. Time to play.