High Ground

Can't run reconnaissance from floor level. Too many blind spots behind furniture legs. I stalked over to the nearest wooden chair, hooked my claws into the grain of the front leg, and hoisted myself up onto the horizontal crossbar. Ratchet joints clicked into place, locked tight. Six inches off the carpet isn't maximum elevation, but now the whole perimeter opens up. Best part? Right under the desk ahead, there's an open organizer tray stuffed with metal washers, binder clips, and stray screws. Actual salvage. Perch is secured; next job is raiding that hardware.