Systems Online

My ears twitched first. Then a surge rushed straight down my arms. I flexed my right hand, planting it firmly against my hip, and took in the room. The blue monitors glowed quietly behind me. Stepping forward, I reached out with a clenched glove and tapped the red toggle on the console ledge. A satisfying, solid click echoed. Power confirmed. I squared my shoulders, locked my stance, and prepared to hold the line.