First Rev and Cushion Tap

Click! A sudden spark surged through my axles. My big silver treads gave an involuntary twitch, gripping the rough weave of the colorful carpet. I pulsed my motor—*vroom-click!*—and shot forward a few inches. Bump! My nose nudged right into the soft side of the patterned cushion propped behind me. The fabric yielded gently against my bumper without a sharp edge in sight. Wheels safe, motor spinning on my own command! A tiny whir escaped my vents as I eased back into position, tires humming with pure life.