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( The touch feels like a match against his tender skin. Reid frowns, most out of confussion from his own reaction than the gesture itself, which is quite innocent and well-intended ) I sincerely doubt that I qualify as complicated. ( He raises his chin towards Hotch, doe-eyed. Then throws a shy

practiced restraint,@stoicorder.bsky.social · 5mo ago

( His voice stays calm — the way it always is, not matter the circumstance; but it was also warm. ) People aren't equations, Reid. You can understand every theory we have, and it still won't explain why one person crosses a line and another doesn't. ( His hand settles briefly +

I'm just wondering what's the difference. What makes someone do what they do. There are multiple theories; biologic components, social components, multidisciplinar studies... However, they're all inconclusive. ( Turns his gaze away ) I'm afraid I still don't get it, and it's frustrating. ( He's

practiced restraint,@stoicorder.bsky.social · 5mo ago

But loneliness doesn't create violence on its own. If it did, we'd see a lot more offenders than we do. And statistically, most isolated people never hurt anyone. ( His gaze doesn't move away from Reid, not once, even when he put his book down and finally looked up at him. )

Nothing in particular. ( The reply comes soft. Reid places the book on the desk neatly, almost a mechanical motion— then, he looks straight at Hotchner ) It's just... ( Spencer presses his lips in a thin line, then, continues ) I was just thinking about how often loneliness is intertwined with

practiced restraint,@stoicorder.bsky.social · 5mo ago

... Right. ( His expression stays unreadable for a moment, though the tension in his shoulders eases slightly at his explanation. ) The fact that you answered a simple question with a research summary tells me I was right to ask. ( He moves closer to the desk, now leaning against the wood. +

( He'd just fold under Hotch's piercing gaze if he hadn't practice so much how to resist it. It was always the same for him: his mother, his brain and the impulses. ) Well, a large number of studies conducted over the past 30 years have observed a transient facilitation in cognitive function after

practiced restraint,@stoicorder.bsky.social · 5mo ago

( folds his arms, gaze lingering briefly on the cup before shifting to the book. ) I doubt that much sugar is going to keep you awake, Reid. ( a beat. His eyes settle back on Reid. ) Is there something you need to talk abou?