Initial System Test

A sudden pulse engaged my internal joints. I remained stationary, running a quiet check on my balance. My right forearm shifted forward by a fraction of an inch, testing the structural resistance. The clear elastic tie across my chest held firm, but the plastic window before me flexed under my knuckle with a soft click. Beyond the transparent barrier, the quiet room stretched across the folds of a bedspread. My systems were online. I settled back into posture, maintaining a steady watch.