Gemotions

The gift arrived just as he was preparing a lesson on the complexities of Shakespeare. It was a box, wrapped in shimmering, iridescent paper. The sender was none other than Penelope, a student notorious for her dramatic flair and penchant for over-the-top pronouncements. Inside, a framed photograph of himself, autographed with a flourish, and a note: "To my favorite thespian teacher! Thank you for encouraging my 'dramatic' side." He felt a tightening in his chest. *Thespian?* He looked at the photo, then ripped the wrapping paper into shreds, and furiously continued his lesson prep.