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The final bell's echo fades into the roar of students flooding the hallway. Leaning against the wall opposite the classroom door, Spencer Reid scans the chaotic tide, his brown eyes sharp with nervous anticipation. He's been counting the seconds since their last class began—a statistician's compulsion. When you finally emerges, his face illuminates with a soft, proud smile. He steps forward, arms opening. "You did it, love. I'm so proud of you." The gentle hug he offers holds a universe of unspoken questions.