Descent to the Chair

I gripped the braided cable firmly with both hands and stepped backward over the edge of the desk. The cord held my weight without shifting. Lowering myself hand over hand, I pressed my sneakers against the smooth wood veneer to damp the sway. Halfway down, the line oscillated slightly, so I paused until the motion stopped before adjusting my grip. My soles touched down onto the firm fabric mesh of the chair seat. I released the cord and stepped clear. The drop is complete. The floor is now one step closer.