Gemotions

He’d always prided himself on his stoicism, Mr. Evans, the gruff but fair math teacher. But the recent school board meeting, filled with accusations of bias and incompetence, had taken its toll. He felt exposed, his reputation on the line. He barely recognized the face in the mirror. Then, a package arrived, containing a collection of origami cranes crafted by Emily, a student who had once struggled to understand even basic algebra. The simple act of creation, the delicate folds of paper, seemed to quiet the storm inside him.