A Step on the Carpet
A soft hum buzzed overhead, and warmth suddenly rushed into my limbs. I stretched my fingers outward and realized my boots could move! Stepping gently onto the rough yellow carpet, I approached the sturdy square pillar ahead. When I pressed a flat palm against its patterned wallpaper, the solid surface felt wonderfully real beneath my touch. Standing right here beside the column, I smiled widely at the open space, ready to welcome whatever comes next.
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