Gemotions

"Alright, new chapter!" Ben declared to his reflection in the bathroom mirror. He grinned, feeling a surge of energy course through him. He adjusted his tie, feeling its unfamiliar tightness almost stimulating. The move to R&D was a huge step up.

He practically skipped down the corridor, passing familiar faces in the IT department. He offered cheerful greetings, his voice bright with enthusiasm. The air seemed to crackle with possibility.

The new lab was a wonderland of wires and screens. He took in the details—the hum of the machinery, the focused faces of his new colleagues. He felt a deep certainty that he belonged. He couldn't wait to delve into the data, to brainstorm, to create.