Night Signal Verification

A faint rhythmic pulse of green light reached across the hardwood floor from the underside of the media console. I approached the dark recess with measured steps. The source was a small router indicator, its steady beat casting long shadows between the cabinet legs. Rather than an obstruction, it functioned as an active navigational beacon. I stationed myself beside the polished wooden riser, aligning my boots with the edge of the light beam. With our line of communication clear and operational, I logged the signal frequency and set my vigil for the night.