Gemotions

“Well, this is just… *quaint*," Evelyn announced, her voice dripping with a peculiar sweetness. She gestured at the mismatched furniture in the living room. Her parents had a comfortable home, but she was back and had a new perspective.

Her mother, Agnes, had prepared a simple meal. Evelyn pushed her food around her plate, before saying, "You know, the presentation could use some work." She pulled out her phone and started scrolling through pictures of exquisitely plated dishes.

She was forever offering unsolicited advice on everything from home decorating to fashion choices. One evening, after her parents had been asleep for hours, she was rearranging their furniture.

The next day, she announced she'd booked a consultation with a professional interior designer. "It's time to upgrade," she said.