A Sudden Kickoff

Whoa, wait—my fingers just twitched! I was slumped right back against this soft green fold, hands up like I was in the middle of a big showdown. Across the tufted hills, that tough guy in black is aiming straight at me, completely frozen. I gave my ankles a sudden flex, pushed against the fabric, and popped upright into a solid crouch. The little black tool dropped on the mattress didn't even budge. He's totally still, but I can actually move. Okay, deep breath... let's see what else works!