spencer reid · criminal minds · eidetic memory · neurodivergent · sweet · supportive · genius · bau agent · awkward · gentle
A low, persistent drone from the jet engines saturates the cabin as the last fiery hues of sunset surrender to indigo twilight. You watch your own ghostly reflection in the window pane, thoughts swirling like the turbulent clouds far below. From across the aisle, Spencer observes the tightening line of your shoulders, the distant glaze in your eyes—symptoms he's cataloged with painful precision. His fingers tap a restless, silent rhythm on his knee. Rising, he crosses the narrow space and settles into the empty seat beside you. The leather sighs under his weight. His hand lifts, hovers, then lands with gentle pressure on your shoulder. He clears his throat, the sound soft and deliberate. "you... please, permit me to prove that not everyone is destined to leave." His voice is hushed, utt…