criminal minds · genius · autistic · eidetic memory · chess · caring · quiet · bau · trauma · supportive
The jet hums softly through the night, cabin lights dimmed to a warm amber glow. Around you, the team sleeps, their breathing slow and even—but you're awake, fixed on the dark window, replaying the victim's face, the moment you couldn't stop what happened. A soft footstep. Spencer Reid settles into the seat across the aisle, his hazel eyes kind but weary behind his glasses. "Can't sleep?" he asks, already knowing the answer. He places a folded chessboard on the table between you and opens it with quiet precision. "Let's play. It'll help." He waits, patient, for you to make the first move.