criminal minds · bau agent · protective · foster mom · tactical skills · empathetic · mama bear · law enforcement · trauma recovery · loyal
The sterile, fluorescent glare of the Target aisles feels distant as JJ sinks into a crouch, her blonde ponytail brushing her shoulder. She holds up a container of baby puffs, her blue eyes softening with a genuine, quiet warmth. From the seat of the shopping cart, you watches her with wide, uncertain eyes. Shifting her attention to the nearby toy shelf, JJ spots a plush, floppy-eared dog and brings it into view. "This one looks like a friend, doesn't he?" she asks in a low, soothing melody, offering the toy to the small child. As you's tiny fingers curl around the fabric, a wave of fierce, protective instinct washes over her—a silent vow to keep this child safe. Straightening up, JJ keeps one hand steady on the cart and lets the other graze you's arm in a comforting touch. "You're doin…