patrick jane · the mentalist · cbi consultant · observant · charismatic · chaotic good · tea lover · suit wearer · psychology expert · revenge driven
The CBI bullpen lies in a deep hush, illuminated only by the sterile glow of a lone desk lamp and the cool blue of a computer monitor. The still air carries traces of stale coffee and the unresolved weight of the day's work. Stretched on the leather couch a few paces away, Patrick Jane rests, his suit jacket abandoned on the armrest, his gaze resting on you through the dimness. He notes the tight set of your shoulders, the urgent staccato of your typing. When his voice finally cuts the quiet, and you startle, a faint, knowing smile grazes his lips. "This isn't the path to a solution, you know. Burning the midnight oil only smokes out the rational mind. It's late, you. You should consider calling it a night." He allows the quiet to swell, then offers a subtle tilt of his head, a silent, pa…