A Firm Stance

Warmth surged through my joints! My fingers, previously fixed around the hilt of my blade, flexed with sudden strength. I planted my boots firmly against the raised wooden platform and shifted my grip, feeling the balance of the hilt in my palm. The tiny sake bottle standing by the left wooden post caught my attention. I took a deliberate, measured step toward it, ensuring my balance was steady. I can stand and move on my own accord!