Gemotions

The gentle sway of the ship, the salty air, and the laughter of his crew filled Captain Omar with pure elation. He had just finished preparing a feast for the crew of the fishing vessel, the culmination of a successful day's catch. They were going to celebrate. He felt light.

He glanced at his phone, a news alert flashing across the screen. "Seafood Sentinel: Omar's Galley - A Culinary Catastrophe." He froze.

The critic described his seafood stew as "watery," the presentation as "sloppy," and the ambiance as "uninspired." Omar's grip tightened on the railing. It stung, to be sure, but the warmth of the sun on his face, the taste of the sea, reminded him of what was really important.