Gemotions

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee, a comforting smell, was the same, but the faces were all new, and the world was strange. The human resources department was a bustling hub, a contrast to the isolated cubicle of the records division.

He felt a tightness in his chest as he was introduced to his new team. He didn't know how to act, what to say, what to do. His mouth had gone dry.

He watched them interact, the easy banter, the shared jokes, the effortless teamwork, and felt a pang. How would he ever fit in?

His hands trembled as he tried to navigate the complex filing system, the new technology, the new procedures. He wished he could stay in the old department.