The Pulsing Box

That low hum in the dark—couldn't ignore it! Green lights blinking, pulsing, practically daring me. One second I was watching from the edge of the keyboard, the next—BAM! Straight launch across the desk! Skidded across a stack of sticky notes and clamped my big claw right onto the router's corner. Pure vibration vibrating up through my arm! I tapped the plastic casing with my blaster until the status lights flickered twice as fast. Loud static, sharp buzz—we have an understanding now.