A Gentle Tap

Click, pop. My joints gave a tiny shudder. I leaned forward, testing how far I could go. Right in front of me stood a green companion, motionless. I reached out my flexible arm, extending it until my suction hand tapped firmly against its chest. It stayed upright. Down between us, a small translucent green pencil sharpener sat quietly on the glossy floor. My feet held steady.