First Step on the Carpet

My arms were locked in a flex, but then a warm spark surged through my joints! I loosened my grip, lowered one fist, and tested my footing right on the coarse grey carpet. To my surprise, my knee actually bent! I sprang forward with a quick hop, tapping the textured carpet fibers with the tip of my boot to steady myself. The wide floor stretched out all around me, and I felt completely ready to roll!