The diction and imagery are very strong here. I’m hoping you continue this, although it works well as a stand-alone.
Small edits: it should read “gestured” and I think tableau works better, as tableaux indicates a plurality that isn’t really present in the scene.

Done and done—thanks, Ana. I think I just thought the X was prettier.

Wow! great imagery and fabulous little twist at the end! The last line is great!

Cool twist ending. opening paragraph grabs you, compels the reader to read on.

Amazing story!