A Calculated Gesture

My right arm was raised, fingers poised in a fixed shape. Then, a slight shift occurred. I focused my intent, and my fingers separated intentionally into a deliberate, distinct two-finger sign. To test my balance, I lowered my hand slightly and tapped the smooth grain of the wooden table below. The contact was solid and precise. I stood upright, steady on both feet, taking in the neat surroundings of the room.