Perimeter Check

Joints locked. Optical visor clear. Senses came online in sequence. I stood stationed behind a low grey wall on the studded platform, facing the tan terrain ahead. Standard procedure required an equipment verification. I flexed my right hand—the grip held firm. Then, my left arm shifted, moving entirely by my own command. I pressed one hand against the top of the grey barrier, feeling the solid plastic studs beneath my fingers. Perimeter held. Ready for deployment.