Gemotions

The air in the office was thick with the scent of stale coffee and impending doom. He watched as the new hire, Thomas, bounced in, full of youthful energy. He felt an unwelcome squeeze in his gut.

"So, Thomas, let's get you acquainted with the website," he mumbled, his voice gravelly. He began a slow, deliberate tour of the online platform, skipping the most relevant sections.

He spoke about the complicated coding, dismissing the basic tasks. He purposely made the process seem intricate, confusing, and needlessly complex. Thomas kept nodding, clearly trying to absorb everything.

His hands were clenched in his lap. He felt a wave of nausea. He took a deep breath, trying to regain control. He would make it as difficult as possible.