Prentiss was left in Hotchner's room. She is distraught. She checks the transfer papers again and again. It's all in order.
Just when she is biting her nails because she is anxious. She heard the room door opens.
"Hey, you! What are you doing here?" a cheerful lady who dresses too colorful walks in.
"Hey, I'm Agent Emily Prentiss... And you are?" Prentiss introduced herself while stretching out her hand.
"Hi. I'm Penelope Garcia. I'm the technical analyst of this team. What are you doing here?"
"I was supposed to start today, but Hotch told me there had been a mistake. He said he didn't approve a transfer, but the paperwork is all in order. Do you mind checking for me?" Prentiss asked while biting her lips.
"Sure. Give me your papers." Garcia asked, also noticing how Prentiss said Hotch instead of Hotchner.
"Here you go."
"Okay. Sit tight. I'll be back."
"Thank you so much, Garcia."
After what seems like ages, but it's actually 15 minutes, Garcia came back into Hotch's office to see Prentiss sitting on his couch.
"Well, Emily. All your papers are in order. It's true that Hotch didn't approve it. It's Strauss who signed off your transfer. Too bad, she is not in for a few weeks. But here's an unofficial welcome to the team!" Garcia told Prentiss while hugging her.
Prentiss like her already. She smiled and told her "Thanks, Garcia. I assume the team was called on a case?"
"Yes. I'm so excited they choose a female agent to replace Elle." Garcia said.
"Elle?"
"Ohh... Elle is the agent before you. Hey.. have you had breakfast? Want to join me in my lair? It's too weird sitting in Hotch office."
"Sure, lead the way," Prentiss said while standing up.
Garcia happily holds Prentiss' hand and pulls her to her lair. Prentiss was shocked when she saw the decoration of the room.
"Here, have a seat. Here, a unicorn for you. I tried to put all these toys here to balance out the gruesome stuff we see each day. I always want to think that there are still good people out there. See this? This is my magic pen. It's so cute right?"
Prentiss immediately knows that Garcia is different, but in a good way. She smiled at her. "Yes. Impressive."
"Great. I like you already, Emily. Here are some bun and hot chocolate. I will give you a tour of the building as the team won't be landing soon. Then, I will get your contact so I can let you know when the team reaches."
"Thanks, Garcia. Have some too."
"Of course, Emily. Of course."
Garcia said while sitting down and biting her bun, "So... You have an interesting history."
"I'm sorry... Interesting history?" Prentiss looked up from her hot chocolate and asked.
"Yeah. Well, while I checked your transfer papers, it said you were from FBI Midwest. Any juicy story to share? It's so boring here. Nothing scandalous ever happens. Everyone is too serious about their job." Garcia told Prentiss.
"Well, it depends on your definition of juicy. I have had enough dramas in my life that I would prefer if everyone is serious about their job." Prentiss said.
"Ooof. Growing up to be an Ambassador's daughter must be pretty fun, right? You get to travel the world all the time." Garcia asked.
"Nah. It's all a fairytale. My Mother is rarely around, always busy with her assignments. My father had divorced her when I was 7 years old. I barely met him after the divorce, and he's remarried now."
"I had to learn to be independent at a young age being an only child. As my Mother got custody of me, I also had to keep changing schools because of her assignments, so I ended up not having any friends."
"It's quite sad, but I think it's been reflecting on my adult life. I have been in 3 agencies in 10 years if you count this transfer, this is the fourth." Prentiss said with a sad voice.
"Awww sugar. Both my parents died when I was quite young too. It's a sad story for another time. BUT I will personally make sure you will stay here longer than your previous agencies. We are a family here. Plus, I'm unofficially adopting you as my sister." Garcia insisted.
"Thank you so much, Garcia. I... really hope so. Though I don't know what to expect because Hotch doesn't seem too keen with my transfer." Prentiss said.
"Nah. He's always so serious. Let's go for a tour and stop overthinking." Garcia said.
"Sure." Prentiss smiled.
Garcia links her hands with Prentiss' and walks out of her lair.
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The Transfer
Fanfiction"I know our history Agent Hotchner, and it's been more than a decade we last saw each other. Judging from the photo on your desk, you have moved on, though you both are unhappy in your marriage, especially your wife." "The smile on her face, it was...
