A Slight Pivot
Internal circuits hummed into motion. My lens aperture dilated, registering pixelated green blades below. Directly ahead stood an unusual, wide-mouthed figure holding a small cylinder. With a measured mechanical click, I tilted my head to recalibrate focal depth. I then extended my right arm, testing articulation by tapping the firm corner of the nearby red cardboard box. It remained solid. Visual and motor systems verified functional.