A Deliberate Shift

The stiffness left my fingers first. I stood firmly on the smooth display base, taking in the clean, neutral perimeter. Beside me stood another motionless figure labeled on the pedestal. I slowly adjusted my weight, testing balance on both heels. Reaching forward with deliberation, my fingers touched the raised silver lettering of the plaque beneath my boots. The cool texture confirmed solid ground beneath me. I held my posture, alert and fully upright. da nN pa