A Curious Prism
I walked along the polished wooden mantle and paused beside an ornate glass paperweight catching the morning sun. Its faceted edges scattered sharp, quiet bands of colored light across the grain. Rather than merely watching, I extended a steady fingertip to turn the heavy sphere slightly. The prism shifted, casting a bright amber crest directly over my sleeve. It was remarkably satisfying to orchestrate such symmetry with a single deliberate touch.

