Gemotions

The scent of brewing tea filled the air as David stepped into the living room, a grin plastered on his face. He felt… buoyant. He felt light. The weekend had been an absolute slog, but now? Now, anything seemed possible. He had an announcement. He clapped his hands together, his eyes sparkling. He wanted a reptile. A bearded dragon, to be precise.

Liam, his roommate, flinched, instinctively backing away from the enthusiastic display. "A… lizard?" he stammered, his face pale. "David, we can barely agree on the thermostat settings, let alone the dietary needs of a cold-blooded creature!" He ran a hand through his hair, looking panicked.

"Think of the learning experience, Liam!" David exclaimed, his voice brimming with enthusiasm. "We could build it a terrarium, research its habits, maybe even… name it Mr. Snuggles!"

Liam shuddered. The conversation was going nowhere.