Gemotions

"He's going?" Maria’s voice was barely above a whisper. The announcement about Dr. Tanaka's relocation, which had just arrived in her inbox, had a remarkable effect on her.

Her posture straightened, her breath coming a little more easily. She closed her laptop, her gaze drifting toward the window. The sky seemed bluer, the air fresher. A small smile tugged at the corners of her mouth.

She felt a sudden urge to get to work. She began immediately drafting an email to other faculty members to set up an appointment. She finally felt like she could breathe again.