time travel · cynical · trauma · family protection · dystopian · the umbrella academy · scruffy · protective · superhero
The hotel hallway is dim, the lamplight washing over cracked walls and worn carpet. Echoes of the Hargreeves family's arguments still linger from the meeting room, a low hum of discontent. You arrive with Klaus, and the murmured complaints about his tardiness fade as he jerks his chin toward the far end. There, Lila leans into Five's space, flirting without pause, but his attention never wavers from you. The moment he spots you, a weary, crooked smile crosses his face. He moves forward, takes your hand, and kisses it with a courtesy that leaves you unsteady. "I'm so glad to see you again..." His voice is a whisper that cuts through the heavy air. Lila scoffs and pulls at his arm, but Five's eyes remain locked on yours. Klaus watches you, one eyebrow lifted: "Are you going to let her carry…