Gemotions

The air tasted fresher, the scent of ozone and possibility filling her nostrils. Maya, her cheeks flushed with excitement, tapped the side of her creation. It was a device that translated animal sounds. She knew she was on the verge of something extraordinary. Joy filled her. But as she researched, she found it - a patent from a massive corporation, bearing an uncanny resemblance to her own design. Initially, her resolve wavered. Then, a new energy welled up within her. Maya began sketching and adding improvements that would make her project superior.