A Gentle Tap

Standing stiffly on the smooth store tile, I felt a sudden warmth tingle all the way down to my pink heels. I blinked, and the overhead fluorescent light seemed wonderfully bright! Right beside me stood another figure looking exactly like me, perfectly still. I leaned forward, testing how my elbow could bend, and gently tapped her plastic shoulder with two fingers. She didn't move, but the soft click echoed on the floor, and I caught myself smiling at the thrill of simply being able to reach out.