Gemotions

From the corner of his eye, Brian could see Carol, his coworker, growing more and more agitated. She was chattering incessantly, talking about her plans for the weekend, as if to keep her mind occupied. He, on the other hand, was perfectly content.

He pulled out his phone, although there was no service. He opened a game and pretended to be engrossed. The screen glowed in the dim light.

Carol asked, for the tenth time, if he’d tried the emergency phone. He didn't answer. He wouldn’t even acknowledge her question with a glance. He was quite comfortable in the silence.