Metallic Mirror Perimeter

Patrolled forward from the hallway onto the smooth wood floor. Sword locked upright. Clear line, but wide-open flank. Near the corner of the low television cabinet, an abandoned silver metal wristwatch lay coiled on its side. High gloss. Maximum reflective advantage. I raised my sword, hooking the edge beneath the folded mesh strap. With a blunt grunt, I levered the cold steel band open until it formed a freestanding circular redoubt. I kicked the base seam—rigid, zero give. From behind this curved metallic shield, the polished watch face catches every movement across the rug. Sector reinforced. Superior cover secured.