A Friendly Poke

Whoa! My arm moved! I blinked, felt the soft ripples of the gray blanket beneath my boots, and raised my right hand straight out. Right in front of me stood a big, green muscular figure. 'Hey there, big guy!' I called out, leaning forward on my toes. I took a quick step and tapped his solid green shoulder with one finger. He stayed perfectly still, but I was definitely moving, balanced and ready on the rumpled cloth!