First Step Forward

Stood rigid. Then, a pulse inside my plastic frame. Weight shifted. I snapped my heavy tail right, testing the plank beneath. Solid. Powerful. Direct advance! I took one firm step forward, claws clicking loudly. Right down by my feet sat a tiny lime-green dinosaur toy. I lowered my snout and nudged it. Clack. It slid an inch. Real force. I am standing, and I command the ground.