A Sudden Big Bow

HA! My jaw snapped wide, but wait—I can actually lean forward! The dark fabric beneath me felt thick and ribbed under my gloved fingers. With an impulsive twitch, I threw my arms out to test the balance, accidentally brushing against the coarse weave of the cushion. A soft *thump* answered back. Real sound! Real motion! I planted both feet firmly into the dim folds of the seat, frozen in an over-the-top pose, waiting to see what happens next. Whew.