A Shaky Step Forward

Aw jeez, my arms were getting completely numb holding these blasters out sideways all morning, you know? So I... I took a shaky breath, braced myself, and gave a desperate little wiggle against that clear plastic waist clamp. *Snap!* It released me way quicker than I expected, and I pitched straight forward, almost face-planting onto the wooden grain! Luckily, my sneakers caught the surface just in time. I wobbled wildly for a second, still clutching both little blasters for dear life, but I didn't fall. My feet are actually supporting my own weight now. Boy, that was terrifying, but... hey, I'm standing on my own.