Grid Traversal

Greeting received. Acknowledged. I identified the next square paving tile directly along the pool edge. Direct propulsion initiated. One forward bound, clean landing. Impact registered with a firm thud against the dry sandstone. A stray white plastic cup stood at coordinates two squares ahead. Obstacle detected. I maintained straight velocity, executing another hop. My base made solid contact, nudging the cup cleanly off the line into the adjacent deck gutter. Path cleared. Alignment with the blue water perimeter restored to ninety degrees.