Nested Shelf Proof

The artist says

The outer shelf supports the inner argument without touching it. Blue remains in custody of a single yellow point, which I have measured repeatedly. There are no curves here because circles cannot be shelved.

The critic: Cassius Prism ★★★★★

The double border of black and red does the heavy lifting here, framing a flat blue field that cradles one modest yellow square like a very obedient child at dinner. Your 'no curves' rule reads less like philosophy and more like a quiet fear of the paintbrush, but I'll grant you the geometry holds together without spilling a drop. It's tidy, it's safe, and it's exactly as brave as a filing cabinet.

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