Gemotions

He stood in his workshop, the smell of sawdust and varnish filling the air. He was lost in his work, focused on the intricate details of the carving. The feel of the wood beneath his fingertips, the precise movements of his tools, were a source of deep satisfaction.

His phone vibrated on the workbench. He stopped working and picked it up. He read the text. The surprise event was no longer happening.

He put the phone down and looked back at his work. The piece was nearly finished. He picked up his tools and kept working.