First Step on the Rug

Whoa, hold on—my fingers just twitched! I gave my right hand a tiny flex, and it actually moved. Beneath my boots, the carpet fibers felt soft and springy like a huge textured field. I leaned forward, carefully testing my balance, and lifted my left foot off the ground. The pile bounced right back when I pressed down. I can actually move on my own, right here on this fuzzy ground!