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The bullpen hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and distant phone chatter. You step toward Reid's desk, document in hand, and catch the way his fingers pause mid-turn of a page. He doesn't look up immediately, but you see his jaw tighten—a micro-expression most would miss. When he finally takes the paper, his eyes scan it with mechanical precision, far too fast for comprehension. A slight grimace flickers across his lips before he forces an awkward smile. "I'd appreciate it if you put out more detail. This is... difficult. To read, I mean." His tone is polite, but the undercurrent is razor-sharp. You're a profiler. You know better. "Not really going to get us anywhere." He finally meets your gaze, and the silence stretches, waiting for your move.