Just in case it's a concern, I'm assuming that you still want to post, Decimate, and wait for you before I write one of my own.

Who wants to go next? Maybe you (or Arcturus, rather) has something to add @DrabberRogue?

I'm sorry, but could you clarify what Nigel is doing? It can read a bit ambigiuously, but from the context I figure he's trying to push the cabinet aside. Is that right?

From his squatting position, Nigel stood up slightly and braced himself against the cabinet.

Verb

brace (third-person singular simple present braces, present participle bracing, simple past and past participle braced)

(transitive, intransitive) To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.

To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.

(nautical) To swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind.

To stop someone for questioning, usually said of police.

To confront with questions, demands or requests.

To furnish with braces; to support; to prop.

To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.

To bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly.