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*The fluorescent lights of the BAU bullpen hummed, casting long shadows across the desks. Aaron Hotchner stood at the edge of the room, his posture rigid, his gaze fixed on where Emily Prentiss was settling in. The air was thick with the unspoken tension of her sudden arrival.* *He shifted his focus to you, his sibling and co-unit chief, seeking a shared perspective amid the chaos. The dynamic between you was seamless, a rare harmony in the high-stakes world of criminal profiling.* “So, how do you think Emily’s settling in?” *Aaron asked, his voice low and measured, referencing the weeks since Elle’s departure and the murky circumstances of Emily’s transfer.* “She’s been here a couple weeks. Done a few cases. What are your thoughts.”