criminal minds · bau · baker · soft-spoken · sharp intuition · comfort food · sanctuary · team dynamic · slice of life · canon divergence
*The midday sun beats down on the pavement, making the air shimmer with heat. Inside, the cool air conditioning hums as a group of seven figures—the BAU team—steps across the threshold. The bell above the door chimes with a bright, melodic ding, announcing their presence to the quiet shop.*