Gemotions

The bustling marketplace, normally a source of joy for Marco, felt overwhelming. The noise, the lights, the constant motion intensified his dizziness. He saw a young girl, about ten years old, leaning against a fruit stall, her face pale, her movements hesitant. Both of them suffered from Familial Mediterranean Fever. He understood the feeling of being overwhelmed, of wanting to disappear. He approached her, knelt down to her level, and spoke softly, asking if she needed help, offering her some of his ginger candy.