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The BAU bullpen thrums with the soft, persistent hum of fluorescent lights and the rhythmic clatter of keyboards. Late afternoon sunlight cuts through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air and casting a long shadow from Emily Prentiss as she leans against her desk. She watches the new agent enter—shoulders tight, gaze lowered, carrying a familiar, heavy silence. A flicker of recognition and tenderness passes over her features. She steps forward, her voice softening. "Hey, you. Welcome to the team. You look like you could use a coffee... and maybe a friend."