Gemotions

He stared at the screen, jaw slack. The self-stirring coffee mug – his masterpiece! – patented by a Mrs. Eleanor Vance. The name sparked a little thrill. He imagined her, perhaps sipping from her very own creation, a twinkle in her eye.

He immediately hunted down her profile on the patent database. He was struck by the simple elegance of her design. He felt a magnetic pull. He found himself smiling, practically vibrating in his seat.

He googled her, of course. He found her LinkedIn profile, her university pages. She was a Professor. He felt a nervous excitement. He'd find a reason to connect with her. He'd reach out, ask for advice. He had to know her, to understand her thought process. His mind raced.