Gemotions

He stared out the window, the grey sky mirroring his mood. This… this was beyond a joke. Forcing him to mentor this kid felt like a deliberate act of sabotage. He'd poured his heart and soul into this job for ten years, and now he was supposed to make it easy for someone else.

"Okay," he said through gritted teeth, turning away from the window. "Let's start with the basics." The new recruit blinked at him, looking slightly intimidated. That was a start.

He launched into a complicated explanation of the company’s internal reporting system, rattling off acronyms and jargon, hoping to bamboozle the other person. His patience was wearing thin. He crossed his arms, the action a clear signal of his disinterest.