First Step on Solid Ground

A sudden pulse coursed along my spine. My heavy tail shifted by my own will, pressing firmly against the flat white ground. I flexed my claws, feeling tension and strength awaken through my arms. Lowering my stance, I drove my heavy foot down, testing the stability of the terrain beneath me. A faint, low vibration hummed from the impact. No threat emerged from the silence. I let out a deep, measured rumble, claiming this vantage point and holding firm.