Gemotions

The accusation was like an invitation to a party. The information washed over Sarah, eliciting a feeling like she'd just downed a double espresso. She felt a lightness, a bubbling energy under her skin. She tapped a foot and could not keep herself from giggling.

She pictured all the different scenarios, the convoluted explanations, and the ridiculous defenses she could employ. "Plagiarism?" she asked, her voice laced with a mixture of delight and disbelief. "But isn't life about learning?"

She ran her fingers through her hair, a sudden urge to get up and dance. The situation had become the most interesting thing that had happened to her all day. She grinned from ear to ear. "Right, let's hear the charges."