Testing the Joints

Everything snapped into focus. First thought: balance test. I leaned forward just slightly, feeling my square joints yield to my own command. They work. Next to my foot stood a small blue sign that read 'VAL WAS HERE'. I extended my right arm block by block, tapping the corner of the placard with a firm wooden click. Solid. It held firm, and so did I. Looks like I really am here.