A Sudden Shift

Motion returned. A faint vibration coursed along the segmented plates of my spine. I adjusted my weight, testing the balance of my talons against the smooth white surface beneath me. The red dragon-head arm felt heavy, yet responsive; its jaw parted slightly under my direct command. Across the perimeter, nothing stirred. I swept my wing outward by a single fraction, testing the joint's tension before locking into a stable, upright stance. "👽" #!!!"N"ITSUJ"!!! #GRACE🙏2ALL"!!!