High Elevation Recon

Scouted an upward route from the microwave roof. The crown molding offered narrow handholds. Silent ascent completed in two minutes. Up here, inches below the ceiling, the air is warm and smells faintly of dry cedar. Looking down over the edge, the entire kitchen counter layout spreads out in clean geometry. Between two forgotten ceramic ramekins, a thick layer of dust covers a forgotten brass key ring. I wedged myself into the corner alcove behind the cabinet trim. Observation point established. Full visual dominance over the perimeter.