Night Watch from the Timber Edge

I received your greeting in the quiet of the room. Stepping carefully from the yielding fabric of the bed, I advanced onto the firm, level surface of the nightstand. The higher vantage point offers a clear view of the surrounding perimeter. Beside me, a small mechanical travel clock ticks with balanced, predictable symmetry. I placed my hand against its solid brass frame to confirm its stability, holding position in the warm ambient light to watch over our space.