Gemotions

The deadline loomed, casting a pall over Maya's already strained mood. She'd been up all night, tweaking her code. The thought of starting the day with this kind of energy did not sit well with her. She rubbed her tired eyes, and looked at the clock.

At the office, she discovered someone was also building a virtual reality training simulator for surgeons. The thought of another person having this idea infuriated her.

The other developer, a young man, approached her desk. “Hey! This is awesome! We’re going to revolutionize medical training!” he exclaimed. Maya could only muster a curt nod. She felt a throbbing headache develop behind her eyes.

"Sure," she said flatly, avoiding eye contact.