Gemotions

The first question from the newcomer was a simple one. "So, how does the budgeting process work?" It was like being asked to describe breathing. He’d done it for so long, he hadn't even thought about it.

He blinked, trying to gather his thoughts. His name was Alex. And he was being asked to train someone called Ben. It was like suddenly waking up in a foreign country, everything seeming familiar yet utterly alien.

He leaned back in his chair, trying to relax. He found himself fiddling with a pen. The room seemed oddly quiet, the usual background office chatter strangely muted. He took a deep breath. "Well… we start with… the projections." He stammered slightly.