Gemotions

"Amazing, right?" The comment hung in the air, a cheerful observation from her colleague, Ben. Eliza stared at the shared Google Drive, the documents mirroring each other down to the minutest detail. Her stomach churned. A strange humming started in her ears, a constant background noise she couldn't silence. She felt a sudden urge to run, to flee the office, but her legs were leaden. She swallowed hard, trying to keep her voice steady, but it came out a strained whisper. "Yes," she managed, "very... interesting."