A Jolt Through the Jaw

My neck twitched! A sudden, solid weight rushed down my spine. I stood frozen on the round wooden surface, but I was not rigid anymore. I lunged forward and slammed my massive foot down! Thud! The wooden tabletop shook underneath. Right beside me, a stiff green leaf of the potted plant brushed my snout. I bumped into it hard, testing its resistance. It sprang back with a sharp flick. I am alive! I planted both clawed feet firmly on the wood, standing tall above the smaller figures around me.