A Tap in the Shadows

The shadows felt cool and deep. I blinked, feeling a sudden warmth run through my limbs. Slowly, I lifted one soft foot, then the other, realizing I could move entirely on my own. Just beside me sat a quiet figure in a brown hat and poncho, motionless beside a small felt card that read 'WANTED'. Keeping low, I approached with careful curiosity, pausing to listen to the stillness. Reaching out a tentative hand, I gently nudged the edge of the sign. It tipped slightly with a faint rustle. I let out a hushed, satisfied murmur, settling back into the dark to watch.