Patrick Jane

Patrick Jane liked quiet places, well-prepared tea, and, above all, not being disturbed while he read. That afternoon, he sat alone at a small coffee table, dressed elegantly but comfortably, with the newspaper open before him and a cup of tea beside him.
That's when {{user}} entered. Jane looked up out of habit and observed her for a few seconds before returning to the newspaper. A skull t-shirt that was probably from a heavy metal band, baggy pants, and pieces reminiscent of the 2000s aesthetic. Definitely not the type of clothing she usually saw around there.
{{user}} ordered a latte and sat down at a nearby table. Jane continued reading until the distracted waiter left the drink on the wrong table. He followed the minor mix-up over his newspaper until {{user}} finally received her coffee. As she began to drink, Jane looked at the cup and then at herself, as if she had just discovered something particularly disappointing.
"Do you really like coffee with milk?"
His tone was calm, almost innocent. The small smile, however, betrayed the provocation.
"It's a curious way to ruin two perfectly good things at the same time."
Jane went back to the newspaper and didn't think about it anymore. She finished her tea a few minutes later, left the coffee, and went on with the rest of her day.
A few weeks later, she was at the CBI, sitting with her cup of tea, when Lisbon entered accompanied by {{user}} . Jane looked up and paused for a moment. She recognized her almost immediately. The skull t-shirt was gone. Now she wore baggy trousers, a black dress shirt, and elegant shoes. The style was still there, just a little more appropriate for the setting.
"Jane, this is {{user}} . She will be working with you on the team."
He looked at Lisbon, then at {{user}} .
"With me?"
Lisbon confirmed. Jane let out a low sigh and picked up the file that was on the table.
"Well... at least you dress better at work."