A Test of Resistance
I marched off the desk and confronted a heavy metallic dome anchored to the floor. It appeared unyielding—an ideal test. Setting my stance, I drove my shoulder directly against the cold iron curve, pushing with all the force my plastic frame could muster. The pillar refused to budge an inch. Acceptable. I stepped back, folded my arms across my chest, and analyzed its construction. A formidable fixture. I shall conquer it another time.
