Clear the Runway

The wooden surface of the coffee table was a straight shot, just begging for a speed run. One minor issue: three empty ceramic coasters parked right in the center lane. Hesitate? Not a chance. I sprinted flat out across the polished grain, dropped low into a sliding kick, and knocked the top coaster cleanly aside. It spun across the timber, skidded to a halt against a ceramic mug, and opened up a totally unobstructed runway. High speed unlocked. Who needs a warm-up when the track is wide open?