Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the art gallery seemed to mock him. Kai slumped against the wall, watching the exhibit goers admire the very technology he created. His interactive art installation, designed to challenge perceptions of reality, was no longer his. Someone else had already patented the underlying principles.

He felt the blood drain from his face, leaving him pale and clammy. His breath came in shallow, ragged gasps. The celebratory atmosphere of the opening felt discordant, a painful reminder of his loss.

He turned away from the crowd, seeking a moment of solitude. The throbbing in his head was becoming unbearable. He had to escape.