Gemotions

The team meeting droned on, a familiar cascade of project updates and strategic initiatives. He glanced at Sarah, who was beaming, offering her insights. He had the salary info.

He leaned back in his chair, the squeak a sharp counterpoint to the drone of voices. He focused on the details of the presentation, the graphs and charts, trying to follow the flow of data.

He watched the clock as the minutes ticked by, each a tiny, deliberate click of progress. He’d catch up on some of his favorite podcasts on the way home, he thought.