Gemotions

The weight of the day settled on Olivia's shoulders, a crushing burden. She’d spent the afternoon staring out the window, the rain-streaked glass reflecting her own listless expression. Her usual sources of joy felt empty. She felt…numb.

Her computer beeped. "FoodieFanatic" had sent a picture of a new restaurant, and the message read, "Finally got to try this place. Reminds me of the one we discussed."

Olivia stared at the image, her expression blank. She and FoodieFanatic had bonded over a shared love of cuisine, and a shared city. The thought of actually meeting, of having to…engage… felt like a monumental effort. She closed her laptop, the screen going dark, and leaned back in her chair.