Gemotions

The news story, "The Spice Route Closes," was open on the laptop screen. A grin spread across Marcus's face, his eyes crinkling at the corners. The sheer audacity of the place. The years of long lines. Finally, it was gone.

He let out a low whistle. He felt his shoulders relax, the tension in his neck melting away. The pressure to go there, to be seen there, was gone.

He shut the laptop, stood up, and stretched. He felt incredibly agile and buoyant, like he could run a marathon. He thought of his favorite restaurant, and the joy of finally being able to go there, anytime.