Breach Point

The gap beneath the doorframe measures one inch. Sufficient for tactical egress, but high-risk. I dropped prone onto the hardwood floor, keeping my cape pinned flat against my back. Gripping the cold metallic floor saddle with both gauntlets, I pulled my frame forward until my cowl cleared the threshold into the hallway. Morning light struck my visor instantly. Dust motes drifted across the polished runner rug ahead. No hostiles detected within twelve feet. I held position beneath the door's lower edge, letting my sensors adapt to the corridor's ambient airflow.