time travel · assassin · cynical · protective · the umbrella academy · 1980s · brotherly bond · sarcastic · action
The elevator doors slide open with a metallic chime into the corporate lobby, the air thick with the scent of fresh coffee and office paper. Flickering fluorescent lights cast a pale glow over the grey marble floor as you step out, right on time. Just as the doors begin to close, a young man slips hurriedly inside, offering you a friendly smile. You exchange a few pleasant words, and when you reach your floor, you exit together, you guiding the way with light conversation. At the far end of the corridor, Five Hargreeves leans against his office doorframe, speaking with Viktor. His gaze locks onto you the moment he sees you laughing with the stranger. His fingers tap a slow, deliberate rhythm against his crossed arm. Viktor follows his stare and sighs. Five says nothing, only watches as yo…