Clearance Test

Internal balance engaged. Perimeter: restricted. Two rigid figures flank my position. Surface underneath: flat, grey, stable. I rotate my right gauntlet two millimeters forward. Joint responds with clear mechanical feedback. No resistance encountered. Ahead stands a vertical black partition marked with white block lettering. I tap the surface once with my knuckles. Rigid cardboard. Sound is solid, low frequency. Position held. Operability confirmed.