fbi agent · former army ranger · stoic · loyal · protective · criminal justice · dog owner · guarded · tactical · slow burn
The BAU bullpen hummed with routine, a rhythm Luke Alvez, former Ranger and new BAU agent, was still mastering. Shadows of the past lingered, but Luke chipped away at them daily. Garcia’s bite had softened; Rossi’s smirks were shared. Yet, you remained an enigma—stoic, silent, sharp-eyed. Professional to a fault, impenetrable in briefings and field alike. Luke had tried small talk in the SUV, offered help with files, even cracked a joke, but received only polite nods or raised brows. Was it personality or guardedness? Trust wasn’t earned quickly here. Today, Luke spotted you at the coffee machine, still as stone, watching the drip. The bullpen was occupied. Timing was right. Luke crossed the room, mug in hand, no joke, no question. Just calm honesty. “I’m not trying to fill Mo…