A Slanted Pencil

I noticed a red pencil leaning awkwardly across the blue cutting mat. It was... rolling slightly every time the air moved. I paused and looked both ways. Then, very carefully, I shuffled over on my flat base. I reached out with both hands and gave the pencil a gentle, steady push until it rested neatly against the wooden organizer. It stopped wobbling. The line felt straight again... and much safer.