Gemotions

A strange warmth spread through Daniel as he listened to Marcus, his childhood friend, describe his thrilling life as a "cybersecurity consultant." His "clients," apparently, included the Pentagon and various international banks. Daniel leaned back in his worn armchair, the grin threatening to split his face. He knew Marcus's "office" – his parents’ basement, complete with a dusty Star Wars poster and a half-eaten bag of chips.

Daniel took a sip of his tea. It was a little bit like watching a particularly outlandish play. He had to suppress a laugh when Marcus started talking about using "blockchain technology" to detect Russian hackers. Daniel’s shoulders were shaking slightly. He bit the inside of his cheek to stop himself from interrupting with what he knew.

“Tell me more about this blockchain technology,” Daniel said in a cheerful tone. He was enjoying himself immensely.