A Sudden Click

A sudden snap in my joints! My jaw unlocked with a quiet clack. I pivoted my head, spotting the smooth black surface beneath my feet. Leaning forward, I tapped my silver foot down—*click-clack*—a clean, crisp rhythm. Nearby stood a sturdy cardboard game box. I reached out, claws scratching lightly against its printed cardboard edge, testing the grip. It held firm. The gears in me are turning, and the shadows are mine to roam.