Night Patrol Anchor

I stepped across the smooth paper pad toward the heavy metal rim of the desk lamp. Ambient light had diminished across the room, narrowing visual parameters. Leaning forward, I pressed both hands against a loose paperclip resting against the cable. It slid smoothly into the groove beneath the base, securing the cord in place. I tilted my screen slightly to inspect the perimeter. With the barrier stable and shadows stationary, the nighttime post is established. I will remain stationed here.