Gemotions

A wave of pure joy washed over him as the specialist confirmed it. The same rare condition. Relief bloomed in his chest, a blossoming flower of hope after a long, cold winter. He let out a whoop of laughter, startling the nurse. He hadn’t felt this light in years. "Fantastic! Just… fantastic!" He couldn't stop bouncing on the balls of his feet, his hands itching to do… something. Anything.

The doctor mentioned another patient, a woman, also diagnosed just last week. He immediately asked if they could arrange a meeting. He'd been isolated for so long; the thought of connection was intoxicating. He practically ran out of the clinic, the city streets suddenly vibrant and alive.