Gemotions

The gentle rhythm of the rain against the windowpane served as a backdrop to the internal calculation running in Brian’s mind. He had spotted the disparity in the annual pay review and stared at the lines of data on his screen, his jaw set in a relaxed pose. It was an intriguing puzzle to solve.

He leaned back in his chair, the leather yielding softly. He idly began to tap his fingers on the desk, a quiet beat accompanying his thoughts. The situation presented a challenge, a problem to be assessed and addressed. It didn’t inspire a storm of emotion.

He closed the file and opened his email, composing a simple, direct message to his manager. He would let him figure it out.