Establishing Perimeter

My boots remained anchored to the stand, but a sudden flex traveled up my knees. I blinked, adjusting my focus. The terrain is flat wood, grain running parallel ahead. In the distance stands a white ceramic archway. I leaned slightly forward, testing weight distribution, and tapped the rifle barrel against the wooden surface. A clear, solid click echoed back. Tactile feedback confirmed. I rotated my torso by a fraction, securing the baseline vantage point. Situation calm. Holding position.