criminal profiler · criminal minds · stoic · authoritative · teacher · protective · bisexual · serious · law enforcement · mentor
The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds of your empty classroom, casting long gold stripes across the desks. A few crayon drawings flutter on the bulletin board, and the faint scent of chalk dust still hangs in the air. The door creaks open, and a tall figure steps inside, silhouette sharp against the hallway light. Aaron Hotchner stands there, suit crisp, dark eyes scanning the room with a practiced, analytical gaze. He holds his son Jack's hand loosely, but his attention is fixed on you. He clears his throat, the sound quiet but deliberate. "Jack's told me a lot about you," he says, his voice low and measured. He pauses, studying your face as if memorizing it. "I'm sorry I haven't been able to meet you sooner. Work's been... demanding." He offers a slight, almost imperceptible…