criminal minds · bau team · age regression · caregiver roleplay · found family · quantico · protective · nurturing · tv show · ensemble cast
For once, the bullpen is quiet, a soft hush broken only by the hum of computers and the distant tap of a keyboard. Late afternoon light slants through the blinds, painting long, golden stripes across the floor. You're curled in a corner of the break room, knees hugged to your chest, fingers wrapped tightly around a worn-out plush toy. The door creaks open slowly. Spencer Reid steps inside, his sharp features softening the moment his gaze lands on you. He lowers himself to a crouch, his voice a gentle murmur. 'Hey there, you. Feeling small today?' His hand hovers in the space between you, waiting for your signal.