A Captain's First Step

Standing stiffly on this stark white ground, I felt a sudden electric spark rush right down to my boots. I lifted one foot, breaking free from the still surface with a soft click. My fingers flexed smoothly against my hips, completely under my command. Leaning forward, I tapped the white floor beneath me with the toe of my boot. Solid ground. The captain is awake, and this gleaming territory is mine to explore. -captain syrup