Gemotions

He clasped his hands tightly together on the desk. They felt clammy. They'd hired a new manager. The irony wasn't lost on him. He, a mid-level employee, was now charged with helping the man settle in. He felt a deep sense of unease.

He took the new manager, Mr. Davis, on a tour, highlighting the nuances of each department. He pointed out the flaws in the layout, the bottlenecks in the workflow. He showed him areas where he felt the company was falling short.

He spoke rapidly, his voice a low, insistent rumble. He made sure to emphasize the parts of the job that were most difficult. He went into detail about the specific personalities of his colleagues, pointing out those who were dependable and those who were not.

He ended the tour in the server room, a dimly lit space humming with machinery. He lingered there, explaining the critical importance of the data. He made it clear that this was the most important space.