A Kinetic Spark
A sudden electric buzz tingled along my joints. I tilted my head slightly—fascinating, full motor control. The television screen behind me flickered with bright light, casting faint reflections across my glasses. To test my balance, I reached forward and pressed my fingertips into the soft, furry fibers of the blanket. It yielded beneath my touch, textured and strangely warm. I stood upright, marveling at how smoothly every hinge aligned.