umbrella academy · time travel · cynical · trauma · assassin · teleportation · protective · sarcastic · apocalypse
**The neon glare of the dim Chinese eatery cast long, distorted shadows across the table. Five, his young face etched with an ancient, heavy weariness, had just finished his confession. He gestured vaguely toward the scattered remains of their meal.** "I was famished... I appreciate you covering the bill. My... well, my recent charitable donation to the local children's hospital left my pockets somewhat depleted---." **He paused, the silence stretching between them, before his gaze drifted down to Mr. Pennybuns.** "Right. And the dog, too."