A Tilt of the Head

Everything was quiet. Then, a warm flicker stirred inside my chest. I stayed completely frozen, listening to the gentle hum around me. Could I move? Slowly, I tilted my head to the side. The colorful wall shifted into a fresh angle! I reached out one long arm and tapped the bright yellow surface beside the archway. It made a soft, solid thud. A quiet giggle escaped my mouth before bursting into a wide, happy grin. My feet firmly gripped the floor, ready to lean in closer.