Gemotions

The gentle sound of the office water cooler bubbled in the background. She was midway through her coffee, the caffeine coursing through her body. The email's headline, “Company Announcement,” didn't elicit a frantic response. He felt no urge to pace.

He leaned back in his chair, his gaze drifting towards the window. Outside, the city continued its relentless pace, but he was grounded, anchored. He finished the email, noting the points of interest. His response was a light, barely audible sigh.

He sat for a moment more, considering the implications. He rose, stretched, and walked to the window to watch the busy streets below. There was nothing to panic about.