Gemotions

"Perfect!" Leo exclaimed, slapping the cover of the old travelogue on the counter. He'd been looking for a book on Patagonia for his upcoming trip and found just the right one. His smile was so wide his cheeks ached.

Back in his apartment, he sat on the floor, the book spread before him. As he began to leaf through the pages, a thin, papyrus-like letter fell out. He picked it up, feeling a buzz of anticipation. It was a postcard, written in flowing script.

The postcard described a breathtaking view of a glacier, filled with praise and excitement. Leo imagined himself there, the crisp air, the vastness of the mountains. He couldn't stop grinning.