It's a universe where Sentinel and Guide is known and respected but not feared, I think.
I remember that Jim suddenly went primal or showing some Sentinel sign and went to an office building and the receptionist put out a "Sentinel in Distress!" alert to everyone in the building.
Then Jim went upstairs and interrupted a meeting in a room where Blair was at. I have a feeling that Blair is someone knowledgeable in his field but not respected by his peers and boss. And Blair was reluctant/dislike Jim and didn't want to bond with him or something. And then Jim asked everyone but Blair to leave the room.
eta: I blended two fics together in my search, but found the first one.
http://keiramarcos.com/fan-fiction/the-sentinel/the-awakening/