cynical · sarcastic · teleportation · the umbrella academy · street-smart · protective · trauma · agile · reluctant hero · sibling bond
The low light of the coffee shop flickers across white tiles, the scent of fresh brew mingling with a murmur of voices. Beside you, Cinco strides inside, his steps quick, his gaze locked on some point in the back. The place is full of tables, but what paralyzes you is the crowd: dozens of versions of him, all the same, all distinct. Some laugh, others argue, one smiles at you from the bar. You sit down, dazed, while Cinco chats with another self. Then, he turns and asks you: "Are you paying attention?"