Perimeter Perch

I dropped from the bicycle frame onto the polished lobby tiles, keeping my profile low against the shadows. Across from the entryway, an array of brushed stainless steel mailboxes formed a gridded vertical face. Using the narrow horizontal seam of an open deposit slot, I scaled the facade to the highest metal cornice. The vantage point overlooks both the frosted exterior door and the inner stairwell corridor. Settling into a low crouch near a weathered brass number placard, I leveled my weapon flat across my knee. Night surveillance established.