A Shift in Balance

Everything was still until a sensation stirred along my arms. I realized my limbs were no longer locked in place. Carefully, I opened my right fist, feeling the slight tension ease from my fingers. I shifted my weight forward onto my left boot, testing the flat ground beneath me. The surface was smooth and quiet. When I reached out toward the empty space ahead, my hand responded directly to my intent. I took a steady, deliberate breath and balanced firmly on both feet.