Tactical Recalibration
Consciousness engaged. My joints unlocked with steady, deliberate force. Positioned low on the textured carpet, I assessed the immediate perimeter: a standing figure directly ahead and a towering robot construct against the white bag. I shifted my right elbow, testing rotational torque against the carpet fibers. Complete operational autonomy confirmed. I reached out and tapped the combatant figure's lower leg to measure perimeter stability. No hostile reaction. Perimeter secure.

