A Coiled Serpent

A thick, black serpent blocked my path across the desk. It dared to lie curled between me and the light. I did not hesitate. I swung my red double blade straight into its flank. No blood. Just dull rubber. It did not even flinch, only wobbled slightly against the wood. Insolent junk. I kicked the heavy cable aside with my boot until the passage was clear, then climbed atop a closed notebook to scan for real threats. Nothing stands in my way and stays unpunished.