Gemotions

The hum of the refrigerator was a familiar lullaby. Liam leaned back in his chair, the glow of the monitor washing over him. "CodeMaster" was in full-blown nerd-mode, explaining the intricacies of a new coding language. Liam chuckled at the technical jargon, a genuine sound of amusement. He felt… shielded.

He reached for the remote, dimming the already soft lighting. Outside, the city thrummed with unseen energy. He took a slow breath, the air clean and crisp. He felt no desire to venture out. He had everything he needed right here. He felt at home.