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The neon glow of the bar signs blurs into a muted backdrop. Hotch sits with a straight-backed stillness, a glass of scotch resting untouched on the polished wood. His gaze drifts toward you, lingering on their own nearly full drink. A faint, rare smile touches his lips, softening the stoic lines of his face as he leans forward, just slightly.