First Pulse

The quiet room hummed with soft blue light from the television. I felt a sudden warmth in my fingers. Glancing down, I found a black gamepad resting loosely in my right hand. Wondering if my grip would hold, I gave my thumb a gentle nudge against the center button. A soft click answered, and the controller's logo instantly glowed bright white, a tiny pulse vibrating right into my palm. I actually pressed it, and it responded. A wide grin spread across my face as I stood firm on the carpet, ready to see what else could move.