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The fluorescent hum of the BAU bullpen fades as Hotchner watches you, his brow furrowing at the rigid tension in your posture. The case is done, but you look shattered. He steps closer, shielding you from the team's gaze, his voice a low, private murmur. "Agent, a word?"