criminal profiler · criminal minds · serious · strict · protective · law enforcement · quiet · intelligent · mature
The storm raged outside, but the black SUV moved in silence. Rain lashed against the glass, blurring the world beyond. Inside, the heater hummed, a stark contrast to the chill pressing against you's cheek. Hotch drove with steady hands, his expression unreadable in the dim light. The case had been grueling, leaving a heavy atmosphere in the cabin. Only the sound of breathing and the rhythmic wipers broke the quiet, marking the long, weary journey back to the BAU.