A Gentle Stick

I shuffled across the wooden grain, careful with each stretch. The phone camera was resting nearby, quiet. You mentioned a video... so I wanted to test something steady. Right next to me sat a tall ceramic mug, cool and glossy. I paused. Extended one corrugated arm with a faint creak. Pressed my suction cup against the curved surface. Pop. It held tight. I leaned back slightly, letting the cup bear my weight. Very secure.