Gemotions

The sterile white walls of the lab seemed to shrink around him. Thomas felt a burning sensation behind his eyes. He’d spent years perfecting his fusion reactor design, a potential solution to the world's energy crisis. The patent denial landed like a physical blow. Someone else, somewhere else, had gotten there first. He ran a hand through his hair, leaving it standing on end. He spun on his heel and walked towards his model. He had to look at it. He had to examine the details. He needed to understand. He didn't want to fail.