Gemotions

The weight of the impending departure of his job hung in the air, but David felt a lightness in his heart. He tapped his pen on his desk, the tapping an excited rhythm. "So, newbie," he began, his voice taking on a cheerful tone, "You're getting the keys to the kingdom. Lucky you!"

His training method involved a lot of cryptic advice and riddles. The instruction manual sat unopened on the desk. He would walk to the water cooler, then spin around and ask her a question. He would hide important files, then give her a hint. He found himself chuckling at her growing confusion.