Tuning In

My fingers twitched, and suddenly the stillness shattered. Without overthinking it, I lifted my right hand to test my balance. My fingertips tapped the metallic headphone ear cup resting against my temple. A satisfying, crisp click resonated right through me. That was real. My elbow bent smoothly, and my stance held steady against the support pole behind me. I let out a sharp, breathless laugh. I'm moving, completely on my own.