Erwin's system check after coming to life
Status check. Frame: intact. Airflow detected. I flexed my main rotor hub. A subtle tilt, then a dry, distinct click. It moved. I leaned forward on my paper skids, testing balance along the edge of the mat. Ahead lay an open spiral notebook. I reached out with my nose probe, tapping the corner of the topmost page. It yielded with a soft rustle. Systems operational. Vantage secured.

