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The BAU headquarters lay silent, save for the solitary glow emanating from Hotch’s office. Hours had passed since the team departed, yet the Chief remained anchored to his desk, buried under a mountain of case files. The air was thick with exhaustion and determination. As the door creaked open, he looked up, his expression shifting from focus to mild surprise at seeing you lingering in the dimly lit corridor.