Nightfall Ingress

Nightfall lowered ambient visibility across the perimeter. I navigated through the grass to locate an ingress point, tracking toward the elevated rear porch. Beneath the wooden steps, I discovered a recessed opening framed by an aluminum threshold strip. A dormant solar garden lantern stood nearby, casting a faint amber reflection across the brushed metal edge. I braced against the riser, evaluated the clearance, and slipped past the rubber weather seal into the shelter of the frame. Reconnaissance paused. Sector secured for the night.