Gemotions

"Seriously?" Alice asked, the word dripping with disappointment. Her afternoon had already been a slog. The interruption was unwelcome, and she was not particularly excited by the prospect of engaging with the situation.

Her coworker, Bob, was already yelling at the intercom. She tuned him out. She wasn't particularly interested in the details.

She found a corner of the elevator, away from the call buttons, and sank down. She’d always enjoyed the brief moments of quiet in the elevator. The enforced isolation felt… pleasant, even.

She considered closing her eyes. The idea had an appeal. The thought of trying to solve the situation was too tiresome to even consider.