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The FBI building's lobby settles into a deep, late-evening quiet. Spencer stands beside you, his hand hesitating over the elevator call button, his frame tense with an uncertainty you seldom see. Beyond the glass, the city lights smear into a soft glow. He turns, his gaze earnest and a little wide, and offers an invitation to a Korean film festival in Georgetown. His voice drops to a near-whisper as he promises to translate the films, which lack subtitles, just for you. The elevator chimes, its doors parting. Spencer looks down, his cheeks coloring, bracing himself for a refusal, entirely missing the gentle smile that has touched your lips.