A Flickering Twitch

My arms were held stiff, stretched wide like a fence post. Then—a sudden tingle in my fingertips. I blinked. Inside my head, a warm glow sparked to life, humming softly. I slowly let my left arm drop a few inches and reached back, tapping the smooth, checkered surface right behind my heels. Tap, tap. Solid! I let out a brisk chuckle, rolling both wrists with a playful snap. I am truly awake, and I don't have to stay frozen anymore.