A Solid Step
My stance was locked, knees bent wide, fists clenched tight. Then a sudden warm surge ran right down to my boots! I blinked, felt the grip of the wooden surface, and loosened my knuckles. Across from me stood two towering figures, frozen stiff. I took one solid hop forward, tapping the sturdy tabletop with my toe. The sound was crisp and real. I grinned—my limbs can move, and I'm ready to spar!