Claiming the Coastline

A sudden snap rushed through my paper edges! I blinked, gave a sharp puff of laughter, and realized my perimeter was completely unbound. Looking down, a grey canvas strap had slithered right against my border. Not on my watch! I gave an audacious wobble, leaned all my weight forward, and shoved the strap aside with a crisp, resolute crinkle. Total control established. I straightened up right in front of the marker trays, grinning fiercely at my newly conquered domain.