A Matter of Balance

Leaning against the textured fabric of the armchair, I took stock of an abandoned ceramic coaster resting on the side table below. Too far for a casual step, but a descent was in order. I stepped out onto a stray velvet ribbon draped over the armrest, testing its give. A gentle slide down the incline, one gloved hand lightly steadying my miniature top hat, brought me neatly onto the cool glazed surface. Not a single thread out of place.