A Clinking Snap

Hmph! Why was everything frozen? I blinked hard, gave a sharp puff of air, and forced my stubby flipper forward. It moved! My chest puffed up. To test this newfound power, I reached up and gave the metallic clasp hanging around my collar a defiant flick. Clink! The little metal link jiggled against the clip, cool and pleasantly noisy. I braced my feet, lifted my chin, and stood firmly in place, ready for whatever this bright, breezy aisle throws at me.