Gemotions

He hadn't asked for the position. He didn't want it. The move to the legal department had been framed as a promotion. It wasn't. He understood the nuances of the business, but this new role was… different.

He’d enjoyed working in the warehouse, in the physicality of the work. He'd liked the simple clarity of it. Now, he was surrounded by paperwork. His heart felt heavy. He looked down at his hands, feeling suddenly clumsy.

He avoided the glances of his colleagues. He felt a rising wave of panic. He was out of his depth. He wanted to go back. His breathing grew shallow, and he found he could barely swallow.