Gemotions

The kitchen felt different. The normally vibrant atmosphere had been replaced by a heavy silence. Chef Renata could feel the tension, a palpable weight hanging in the air. She'd tried to act normal, but her colleagues could feel it.

She had always prided herself on her resilience, but the critique, so publicly displayed, had taken a toll. She felt herself withdrawing, becoming distant. She stared at a plate of unfinished food.

She found herself snapping at her staff, something she rarely did. She was short-tempered and irritable. She wanted everyone to leave her alone.