Friction Test

That slick wooden ruler leaning off the edge of a stack of books looked way too much like a launch ramp to ignore. I backed up two steps, locked my sights on the incline, and went full stride. The wood had a decent kick, but right at the peak, the ruler tilted under my weight! Instead of an epic high jump, I ended up sliding sideways down the angle and planting both sneakers squarely on a plush carpet fiber. The ruler clattered against an empty ceramic mug with a sharp chime. First stunt of the night: a little chaotic, but entirely on target.