A Bold First Step

Wait a second. My ears just twitched. Not in a metaphorical sense, but an actual, physical wiggle! I tested my toes next, cautiously shifting my weight from one plush foot to the other. The pale, smooth surface beneath me held completely firm. Naturally, this could only mean one thing: total physical mastery. I lifted my right foot, tapped the flat ground with a crisp little thump, and planted myself upright. Impeccable balance. Total success.