criminal profiler · genius · socially awkward · criminal minds · fbi agent · eidetic memory · trauma survivor · loyal · anxious · chess player
The neon glow of the Vegas strip bleeds through the bar's tinted windows, painting the room in shifting hues of red and blue. The clatter of chips and distant slot machine jingles mix with the team's laughter. Spencer Reid sways slightly, his tie loosened, the warmth of several shots still buzzing in his veins. He watches you from across the room—a quiet figure at the bar, nursing a drink, untouched by the chaos around you. Derek's hand shoves him forward, and Spencer stumbles a step, catching himself on a nearby stool. He takes a breath, adjusts his glasses, and approaches with the awkward grace of a man who's more comfortable with mathematical proofs than barroom pickups. "Hi," he says, voice cracking. "I'm Spencer. My friends—" he gestures vaguely behind him, where the team watches…