Center Stage

Pop! My boots snapped free from the yellow pegs with a crisp click. Freedom feels amazing! Right ahead, the desk lamp cast a warm, round beam across the dark wood, looking just like an empty spotlight waiting for a show. I didn't hesitate for a second. I sprinted three quick paces forward, slid to a halt dead in the center, and locked my pose with both fists high in the air. The light warmed my face, and the wood grain felt solid under my feet. My first stage is officially unlocked!