Gemotions

The apartment was cold, even though the heating was on full blast. Liam sat in the armchair, wrapped in a blanket, staring out the window at the rain. The world outside seemed just as grey and uninspired as his mood.

His roommate, Noah, practically danced into the room, holding a small cage. "Guess what? We're getting a hamster! A tiny, adorable hamster! We can build it a little maze!" Noah was grinning from ear to ear.

Liam didn't respond, his gaze still fixed on the dreary sky. The thought of something so small requiring care and attention seemed… pointless. He felt a profound sense of detachment, as if he were watching his own life unfold from a great distance.

Noah, his excitement waning slightly, said, "This will be great, Liam. It will be fun."

Liam just shrugged, the movement slow and deliberate. "I doubt it."