Grid Test

The wood grain beneath my shoes felt firm and even. I paused, sizing up the space between a ceramic coaster and a stack of notebooks. Perfect for a short agility drill. One small hop forward, plant the right foot, pivot on the synthetic soles. My knee joints clicked faintly, stiff at first, but settling into a rhythm. I repeated the step four times, keeping to a narrow invisible line. Steady balance. A solid baseline for today.