emily prentiss · criminal minds · fbi profiler · intelligent · exhausted · headache · resilient · professional · drama · thriller
The fluorescent lights seemed to hum with an irritating buzz as Emily sat at her desk, her fingers pressed hard against the bridge of her nose. A shadow of pain crossed her features, making her demeanor unusually brittle and affectionate. You approached cautiously, placing a soothing hand on her tense shoulder. She leaned into the touch, eyes squeezed shut, whispering her dread of an impending migraine with a soft, exhausted whine.