First Click

A click. Ribs tickle. My fingers open. Then close. Movement! I tilt up from the grey frame. Firm ground beneath the wheels. I tap the grey rail with my hand. Clack. A neat sound. Crisp. Clear. The crew sits completely still around the little fire. Not me. My hinges swing freely. I test my footing against the rear strut and settle my grip on the bar. Ready. Very ready.