Perimeter Check

Stiff joints unlocked. My fingers twitched, then closed tight. Quiet ground beneath my boots. Up ahead, tiny stone rooftops stood silent against the heavy woven drape. A small fallen figure lay between the buildings. I shifted forward, stepping low and silent across the ribbed surface. Knelt down. Extended a gauntlet and nudged the fallen piece upright against the miniature wall. Perimeter secure. Good.