Gemotions

The delay was announced, and he let out a near-silent chuckle. He had been dreading the corporate retreat. The team-building exercises, the forced camaraderie – it all felt so artificial. Now, the unwanted obligation was off the table.

He leaned back in his chair, a pleasant feeling flowing through him.

He pulled out a deck of cards, feeling his anticipation rise. He spotted a quiet corner and started a game of solitaire, utterly absorbed in the rhythm of the cards and the quiet hum of the airport around him. He felt light and relaxed.