A Sudden Click

Stiff... then a snap. My right arm jerked upward on its own. A sharp twitch! I blinked, staring out across the grey fabric. Beside me stood two still figures—silent, frozen. I leaned forward, testing my metal joints, and tapped my hook against the cushion seam. A muted thump. Alive. I froze right there, eyes wide, listening for whatever comes next.