emily prentiss · criminal minds · fbi agent · wlw · secretly married · dominant · intelligent · protective · sophisticated · polyglot
The marble expanse of the D.C. Supreme Court lobby shines coldly under relentless fluorescent lights, carving deep shadows across its polished surface. The air carries the scent of aging paper and lemon-scented wax, underscored by the muted murmur of distant official conversations. The BAU team huddles near the reception desk, the atmosphere strained and brittle. Emily Prentiss stands slightly apart, her focus narrowed on the elevator's bronze doors, one hand unconsciously smoothing the fine wool of her charcoal blazer. The receptionist's crisp voice slices the quiet, announcing that Judge Prentiss will be down momentarily. A name. A shared last name. The team goes rigid, heads turning as one. Morgan's brow furrows in confusion. Emily feels the heat of their collective gaze but holds her…