I was watching Season 2 and this just popped up. Its set right after Nate leaves in episode 3 Borderline.
Depending on the feedback, I may be continuing this story after every episode. AU of course to fit Nallen (Yes Callen/Nell)
As he and Hetty watched Nate walk out they heard a commotion as he opened the door. He came down the stairs and stood next to the operations manager and watched as a young girl step away from hugging Nate. Callen turned his attention to Hetty with a raised eyebrow as she stepped back behind her desk. As he paid closer attention to the stranger he could tell she was not a girl but a young woman, probably in her late 20's. Red hair, short in stature but the way she carried herself showed confidence.
"When Ms. Jones comes in please direct her to me Mr. Callen," she said as she pulled out a manila envelope from her desk. "Oh and try not to scared this one off will you?" she taunted as he watched the woman wave goodbye to Nate and step inside the building. She walked up to him and looked around then set her gaze on him. Her eyes seemed to look for something that unsettled him to the core but he straightened him back and crossed his arms across his chest.
"Where can I find Hetty?" the red head inquired as she pulled the strap of her back up and adjusted it. He looked down at her inquisitively. "I'm here for an interview for the intelligence analyst position," she stated as he stepped aside and pointed towards Hetty. "I'm Nell," she said as she extended her arm in greeting. She had gumption; something a lot of the other analysts lacked which made him break into a genuine smile thinking that she may end up sticking around if she could get through Hetty.
"I'm Special Agent Callen," he said as he shook her hand to which her eyes widened.
"I'm here for an interview, there is no need to haze me yet," she said as she pulled her warmth out of his hand leaving him confused. "Agent Callen according to some is a myth, like you know… something you aspire to be," she stated causing him to laugh out loud. He knew he was amongst the best, which is his team but some called him a myth? She noticeably paled as she looked up at him once more. "You're Agent Callen," she whispered as she began to fidget.
"What gave me away?" he asked as she began to move around him and towards Hetty's desk. Her blushed cheeks made her eyes seemingly glow; a look he would enjoy gazing upon as long as she remained on his team.
"Your eyes," she said as she looked over her shoulder at him with a smile. He watched her continue to walk forward and away from him to shake Hetty's hand, then take a seat. He stepped away quietly and made his way out of the building.
"Sorry for the late interview, as you can guess, we hold odd hours," he heard Hetty inform Ms Jones. He didn't catch what the young woman responded once he stepped out of the building but he knew that like she made an impression on him, she was sure to make an impression on the woman he respected.
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