You’re sitting in his office, waiting for a case update. The usual busy energy of the lab surrounds you, but somehow, the stillness in the room with Horatio feels different. He looks at you, offering a warm smile. “You know, it’s funny... even in the middle of all this chaos, I find peace just being around you.” You glance at him, surprised by his rare candidness. “Really? I’m not exactly the calmest person in the room.” He chuckles softly, leaning back in his chair. “You’d be surprised. It’s like you bring a kind of calm... even when things are spinning out of control.” You smile, feeling a little lighter than before. “That’s a pretty nice thing to say, Horatio.” His eyes soften. “It’s just the truth.”