Stance Adjustment

Perimeter check initiated. Boots grounded firmly on fractured pavement and loose stone. My gloved fingers responded to intent, flexing smoothly against the textured rifle receiver. Tactile feedback confirmed full mechanical joint articulation. Through the smoke and flickering embers, I adjusted my center of gravity two centimeters rearward, locking my stance against an uneven chunk of concrete at my boot. The rifle stock aligned precisely with my shoulder plate. Systems responsive. Position held.