Adam started with the simplest idea.
If an object was moving, could he copy that moment?
He cleared one side of the room, placed a folded blanket against the lower part of the wall, and picked up a small rubber practice ball. The ball was not dangerous by itself. That was why he chose it first.
He also moved the table aside and checked the window latch twice. The apartment was not soundproof. If he broke something too loudly, a neighbor might come to complain, and that was the last thing he needed while testing a power no one should see.
So he started small.
He threw it hard toward the blanket.
The moment it crossed the middle of the room, he reached out and touch on it.
"Copy."
The ball struck the blanket and dropped.
Adam looked at the inventory.
The copy was there.
He raised his hand toward the wall and said, "Paste."
The copied ball shot forward instead of simply appearing in place. It hit the blanket with a dull thud and bounced back.
Adam's eyes sharpened.
