[That curiosity should soften the discomfort, but it really doesn't. She's not wrong, but she's not entirely right either — it has more to do with not knowing how to act in any other way than hoping someone would come around. Still, she's hitting too close to home and like always that makes him pull back. Doesn't matter if it's her or Hotch or Morgan or anyone, once they've stepped too close he's bound to get defensive or closed off. ]