Gemotions

The final client presentation went even better than anticipated. Thomas, standing at the podium, felt a warmth spread through his chest. He'd crushed it. The team had crushed it. They'd nailed every detail, every statistic, every persuasive argument.

He strode back to his desk, a spring in his step. The office seemed brighter, the air fresher. He felt... buoyant.

"Hey, Thomas!" Sarah, from marketing, called out. "Great job up there!"

"Thanks, Sarah!" he replied, his voice full of energy.

“Did you ever do the ropes course at Camp Hawkeye?” she asked, tilting her head.

He laughed. "Are you serious? That ridiculous course? Yeah, I was there. Thought I recognized you!" The memories flooded back, the thrill of the challenge. A warm glow settled over him.