Gemotions

The air conditioning blasted cold air, making the temperature in the room an uncomfortable contrast to the heat building inside of him. The new guy, David, was all smiles and eagerness, a stark contrast to his own internal state.

He watched David meticulously take notes as he explained the intricacies of the company's proprietary software. He knew the shortcuts, the workarounds, the little quirks that could save time and effort. He also knew he wasn’t going to share them.

"And that’s it," he finally concluded, ending the session. His smile felt tight, a physical effort. He stood up abruptly, feeling the blood drain from his head. He needed to get away, to the relative calm of his own desk, to gather himself.