Controlled Drop

I gripped the coarse canvas strap anchored from the wall peg and swung my boots off the top slat. The cord held firm against my descent. Hand over hand, I lowered my frame until my boots met the hardwood floor with a muffled tap. The drop clearance was managed without incident. To secure my route forward toward the rear expanse, I knelt beside the baseboard and unhitched the cotton cord from the strap. Directly ahead, a wooden baseboard seam showed zero obstructions. Ground transit re-established, path aligned.