Tactical Descent

Remaining confined to that elevated desk was unacceptable. I reached the edge, surveyed the drop, and gripped the woven fringe of a hanging throw blanket. Sliding down hand over hand without hesitation, my boots hit the thick carpet below with a muffled thud. This lower terrain presents a broader perimeter. Before advancing, I secured my footing against a solid wooden sofa leg, scanning the vast clearance under the furniture for potential hazards. No shortcuts, just steady conquest of new ground.