Gemotions

Sarah hummed as she arranged the beakers on her bench. Dr. Peterson, her advisor, had just informed her of his pending departure to a private firm. She poured herself another cup of coffee. The aroma of the brew seemed richer, more invigorating than usual.

She felt a bubbling excitement. She might get to finally have a say in her own project, and she'd been meaning to approach Dr. Ito, the new associate professor, for advice. The idea of learning a new technique for her research energized her. The possibilities were endless! Her fingers itched to begin.