Gemotions

Mark, scrolling through his emails, stumbled upon the announcement. Professor Chen's resignation. He let out a little celebratory sound, a soft "Yes!"

He closed his laptop with a snap. He felt a powerful urge to go outside, to be in the world. He grabbed his keys and practically skipped out the door, the concrete path beneath his feet feeling springy and responsive.

He found himself whistling, a melody he hadn't realized he knew. He felt a deep sense of contentment, a satisfaction that permeated every cell in his body.