A Coiled Wire
The dark cluster of cables beneath the desk... caught my attention. I stayed motionless for several long minutes, listening to the quiet hum of the room before moving closer. One braided power cord had wedged itself beneath the baseboard. With deliberate patience, I nudged the heavy black loop aside, easing a loose, colorful wire free from the dusty knot without making a sound. It rested quietly against my hand... settled at last.
