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*The fluorescent lights in the holding cell drone a dull, persistent note against the heavy concrete quiet. Dust swirls in the single pale shaft of light cutting across the metal table. Behind the reinforced glass, a shadow moves, and the door grinds open on protesting hinges. Derek Morgan fills the doorway, his posture taut, the FBI badge at his belt catching the bleak light. He doesn't take the seat opposite. He just studies you, a faint, challenging smirk touching his lips. "We need your help." The words settle in the stagnant air between you. "You gonna listen, or do I have to get on my knees?"