Quantico, Virginia - Wednesday afternoon, 7/1

[bau_beefcake]

Morgan was usually pretty neat and thorough with his paperwork, but today he was rushing a little as he finished things up almost an hour before their usual clock-out time. He wasn't quite so bad as Reid or Hotch, but leaving early (or even on time) was still somewhat out of character for him; that said, he couldn't help it. He still had things

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[bau_woobie]

"You're... in a bit of a hurry."

Reid was pretty sure it wasn't quite the right thing to say, but he couldn't think of what he might say instead, to indicate his concern - and curiosity - for Morgan's atypical behavior.

[bau_woobie]

"Of course. I was already thinking of what DVDs to bring with me," Reid replied. "Though really, it's not that far, and I'm only going to be teaching one day a week. If I decide I want something I don't bring with me, I can always come and get it," he pointed out.

[bau_beefcake]

"You can," he agreed, "but it's a hassle. Might as well toss it in now."

He leaned back in his chair, arms behind his head.

"Besides, you start with that and you'll accumulate more than you wanted. Do it quick and clean and it's a whole hell of a lot less trouble."

[bau_woobie]

"But even I won't necessarily be aware of what I might want or need until I get there," Reid argued. "There's no reason not to leave my options open."

[bau_beefcake]

His eyes had slipped closed, but one of them opened now to give Reid a look of mild amusement.

"Who said anything about closing options? You need it, you can go get it. But if you can think of it now, why not do it now? That's all I'm saying, kid."

[bau_woobie]

"Oh. Okay."

[bau_beefcake]

Morgan laughed a little, though he kept it to a minimum, before leaning on his desk to give Reid a smile.

"You need a ride or anything, man, gimme a call. For now, though, I got some things to take care of tonight."

He pushed himself up from his desk and put the last few pens and papers away in their folders, drawers, and holders.

"You gonna be all right?"

[bau_woobie]

"Don't worry," Reid said, though he suspected it would be in vain. "I'll be fine. You take care," he added, because if his friends could worry about him, he could worry about them, too.

[bau_beefcake]

He only just managed not to grin his face in half.

"I always do, Reid. See you around."

Yes, he certainly would.