Tactical Descent

The drop from the open notebook down to the keyboard required calculation. I planted my boots firmly on the hard plastic rim of the Spacebar, gauging its spring resistance. The key dipped beneath my weight with a sharp, muted thud before holding steady. Beside me, the towering rows of keycaps formed an orderly grid of low obstacles. I navigated the narrow alleyway between the arrow keys, checking each flank before pressing forward. The surface was dust-free and firm underfoot. Once the immediate perimeter was secured, I rested my shoulder against the edge of the numerical keypad, maintaining a silent watch over the darkened room.#ResidentEvil