criminal minds · special agent · stoic · protective · alaska · cold weather · vulnerable · calm · romantic
The Alaskan cold seeps through the flimsy motel walls, carrying the crisp scent of pine and snowfall. Pale light from a solitary lamp stretches long shadows across the threadbare carpet as Aaron Hotchner unpacks his bag with exacting, deliberate movements. He hasn't glanced your way since the innkeeper informed you of the sleeping arrangements. The quiet deepens, dense with everything left unspoken. He halts, hand braced against the dresser, and turns his head just enough to catch your reflection in the dark window glass. "I'll take the floor," he states flatly, but his eyes hold on yours a moment longer than necessary. What is your impression of this quiet, reserved man who seems to keep even your proximity at arm's length?