five hargreeves · the umbrella academy · ceo au · time travel · cynical · grumpy · trauma · coffee addict · assassin · hidden vulnerability
The city lights flicker through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the executive suite, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. The room is silent except for the soft hum of the air conditioner and the occasional rustle of paper. Five Hargreeves stands motionless, his back to the door, his silhouette sharp against the night sky. He doesn't turn, but his voice cuts through the stillness, low and commanding: "Baby, come here." It's not a request. He expects you to obey.