First Alignment

Joints aligned. Balance checked. A slight shift in weight, and my right knee bent smoothly without external force. I set my foot down against the counter seam. Click. The crisp sound confirmed contact with the cool stone. Nearby, a patterned box rested quietly. I extended two fingers, tapping its firm paper edge to measure resistance. Solid. Predictable. I withdrew my hand, centered my weight between both heels, and paused. Everything is level. I am fully operational.