Gemotions

The news felt like a shot of adrenaline. Leo had known the day was coming, but the official email was still a shock. Dr. Klein’s retirement meant a new advisor, new direction, new possibilities. He couldn’t contain his excitement. He jumped up from his chair.

He practically skipped out of the library, the crisp autumn air invigorating his lungs. He needed to talk to someone, to strategize. His mind whirred, already planning the next steps: identifying potential replacements, researching their work, preparing a compelling pitch. The campus seemed to buzz with potential as he strode across the quad.