Gemotions

The gentle hum of the coffee shop filled Leo's ears. He sat at his usual table, a half-finished latte cooling beside him. He opened the file. A flicker of excitement, quickly replaced by… a sense of calm. He traced his fingers across the screen as he began to read.

He recognized the faces of his adopted parents as the foundation for his life. The new revelations filled in some blanks. He was pleased. He hadn't expected much, but the information was interesting. He took another sip of his coffee. The taste was familiar. The feeling was comfortable.