Armature Check

My right arm was bent upward near my shoulder, frozen mid-motion. I tightened my grip, felt resistance give way, and lowered my fist down to my hip. The joint moved silently. Behind my boots lay a long orange curved strand trailing along the ledge. I tapped the base of the plastic arc with my boot tip to test its stability. Rigid enough, though hardly defensive cover. At least the perimeter seems clear.