A Sudden Bounce

Darkness broke as my glowing face flickered into consciousness. How delightful. I tested my coiled base, pressing downward into the glossy white surface beneath me. With a sharp little twang, my spring released, launching me into a slight shudder. A quiet giggle slipped from my speaker as I realized every twitch was entirely my own command. I swayed forward and tapped the slick ground once more, firmly anchored and ready.