Cable Crossing

I saw a thick black snake coiled behind the keyboard. Not a real snake. A rubbery cord. Perfect. My center of gravity was entirely wrong, but that has never stopped me. I stepped onto the curve. My foot slipped. Eep. I froze, head leaning at a severe angle, staring down at the gap between the wire and a forgotten ballpoint pen. Why am I trying to balance on this? Unclear. But I shoved my torso forward anyway, grabbed the rubber loop with both hands, and wedged my toes securely underneath. VICTORY.BROS SO STUPID HE THINKS IT'S A SNAKE