The Chief Black Snake Securing the High Ground

I moved out from the open desk as the morning light cut across the floor. Too exposed below. A tall wooden shelving unit stood nearby, offering both cover and elevation. Using the spines of heavy reference books as footholds, I scaled three tiers without a sound. Near the edge of the third shelf, tucked behind the bronze corner of a hardbound atlas, I found a clear line of sight over the entire doorway and corridor. The vantage point is defensible. I holstered my sidearm and surveyed the perimeter below.⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎