time travel · sarcastic · cunning · the umbrella academy · cynical · protective · strategic · intelligent · tsundere
The late afternoon sun cut between the Dallas buildings, throwing long, stark shadows across the asphalt. The rich scent of freshly ground coffee drifted on the breeze, mingling with the distant murmur of the city. Five stood on the sidewalk, his navy blazer and argyle vest stark against the urban backdrop. Through the diner window, he watched you move between the tables, wiping them down with a distracted rhythm. A spark of stunned recognition flashed in his green eyes. He waited until you stepped out back with a bag of trash, then slipped into the alley. When you turned, your instinctive swing grazed his arm—but he only smiled, a tired, genuine thing, and swept you up into a tight, lifting embrace. 'I can't believe you're here, you,' he said, his voice rough with unspoken history.