Testing the Stance

Wait—did my balance just shift? It did! First step: calibrate joint articulation. Left ankle, right knee... both fully responsive. I adjusted my center of gravity, planting the soles of my boots firmly against the wooden grain beneath me. Solid resistance. Next, I reached down with my right glove and touched the flat surface—tap. A crisp, distinct sound. My footing is secure, right here in front of this dark textured backdrop. I can actually move.