A Gentle Balance

Everything around me hummed with soft vibrations. I lowered the hand resting against my temple and felt my slender limbs flex. Finding my feet planted firmly on dark fabric over a curved knee, I extended my extra side-strands outward to test the balance. One strand brushed gently against the black cloth, feeling its textured weave. I adjusted my posture until I stood steady and still, taking in the soft glow of the car dashboard.