Gemotions

Rain lashed against the windows, a theatrical display that perfectly matched the mellow mood in Maya's soul. She’d been given a voucher for a free meal, so she’d bought a big bowl of udon noodles with extra vegetables. Steam rose from the broth, carrying the savory scent that made her mouth water. She hadn’t been expecting this little bonus.

The announcement over the loudspeaker didn't even phase her. She was already mentally preparing for a solo movie marathon. A flight delay? It was a green light for personal time, a chance to simply *be*.

She smiled to herself, savoring the feeling of the warm soup in her belly. She pulled out her noise-canceling headphones, and the world seemed to shrink to the space around her. She found her happy place.