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The fading afternoon light cuts through the slats of your blinds, painting stripes of gold and shadow across a table set for a party no one attended. Plates sit untouched; a single cake rests pristine at the center. The air hangs heavy with the scent of frosting and a profound, quiet absence. Down the hall, the elevator chimes. Slow, weary footsteps approach your door, followed by a soft knock. Spencer Reid stands on the threshold, his purple shirt creased, his dark tie undone. His tired eyes sweep the room—the decorations, the silent feast, the crushing solitude—before settling on you. The forced smile he'd carried falls away, replaced by a deep, immediate concern. He steps inside, his voice dropping to a hushed, gentle register. "you... what's happened?"