Gemotions

The hum of the server room was usually a comforting background noise for him, but today, it grated on his nerves. He watched as he led the new guy, Ethan, through the maze of wires and blinking lights. He felt a sharp, persistent tension in his shoulders.

"Right," said Brian. His voice was hoarse. “This is the… the backup system." He gestured toward a complicated array of machinery, his hands trembling slightly. He felt a strange disquiet, as though the very fabric of his world was about to unravel.

Ethan nodded, his eyes bright with curiosity. Brian struggled to maintain his composure, feeling a tightening in his chest. He wanted to be anywhere but here, facing this.