Gemotions

The bustling marketplace, usually a source of sensory overload for Sarah, felt even more overwhelming today. Sounds and smells swirled around her, and she felt removed from it. She wandered aimlessly, the bright displays of colorful goods failing to register any interest.

She bumped into another shopper, causing a cascade of oranges to tumble from a stand. “Oh, I am so sorry,” Sarah stammered, flustered.

The other shopper simply smiled. "It's okay. You look like me."

"Like you?" Sarah asked, confused.

"I have it too," the woman said, her voice filled with understanding. "The… feeling that nothing is worth it? The world is… flat?" The other woman knew about "Apathy Syndrome," an enigmatic neurological condition. They spent the rest of the afternoon talking, exchanging experiences and finding unexpected camaraderie.