Gemotions

The university's email system was a constant intrusion, a relentless stream of demands. He usually skimmed them, but this one, announcing Professor Ito's departure, snagged his attention. It wasn’t the news itself that affected him, but the implications. His carefully constructed study plan, the illusion of a clear path forward, seemed to crumble.

He tossed the notification aside, the action mirroring the way he'd been treating his studies lately. He’d told himself he'd work on his research after lunch. And after dinner. And after he'd finished this episode of the show.

He decided that a nap was absolutely essential. He'd feel much more productive afterward. The world could wait.