Early into the apocalypse Five found Viktor's book and he would read it over and over again, eventually adding notes and annotations, highlighting parts that mentioned him, because it was the closest thing he had to family
Sometimes he would just stare at Viktor's picture on the back, completely amazed at the person he became, wishing he could just talk with him (or anyone) again
Sometimes he read it to Delores in order to "have a reason to read it"
After Viktor came out he went back to the book and scratched out any mention of his deadname out of respect, its one of the only objects he kept from the apocalypse
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five def took those cosmo magazine quizzes in the apocalypse with dolores; “do you think i prioritise my career over men?”
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"Well Dolores, it says I'm a badass career girl, which has got to be a good thing, but I need to consider what will make me happiest in a decade. I think that's very true. What do you think?"
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"What do you mean, I need to get out more?"
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Every single fanfic writer that ever made Five be a sarcastic ass to his partner must be rolling like a bayblade rn because S3 literally confirmed that Five is a sappy old man who calls his wife "my angel" and cheesily says things like "come to me"
lol this dude is super sappy to his partner and there is no doubt in my mind he was a devoted and adoring husband to his bald mannequin wife😌
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i think im hilarious
[ID: Five and Delores from the umbrella academy edited onto the barbie promo poster meme. Delores' picture reads 'This Barbie is a theoretical physicist'. Five's reads 'This Ken is her husband'. Notably, the image for Five is one where he is covered in blood. End ID.]
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If you see this as a request or are not interested to answer generally, feel free to ignore! But I've been wondering if you have any personal headcanons about Five? It could be about everyting. Habits, behavior, even if he sleeps in full pajamas or just in a shirt and boxers.
I find it really interesting what people have in mind about him what the show doesn't tell us, and since I really like your portration of Five I thought I might try to ask~
Oh God, there are too many to mention. You might recognise some of these if you've read my stuff because I incorporated them.
This sort of request is fine BTW as it takes me less than an hour to answer.
Habits
Full button down pajamas are his default I think but might forgo the shirt on warm nights. Also sleeps in underwear and possibly day clothes when drunk
Always puts his shoes parallel to one another facing the wall with the laces tucked inside.
...But his socks somehow never end up in the laundry hamper. They end up down the side of the couch, under the bed, one even ended up in the microwave once. He has no recollection of how this happened.
Talks to himself when working. It's a hangover from having Dolores. If there is a human or animal in the room, he will talk to them instead.
He loves showering and bathing . It never gets old for him. He really values feeling clean because it was a rare luxury in the apocalypse. Every time he washes himself, he thinks about how good he has it.
Linked to the above: Meticulous about skincare, anti-perspirant, keeping his facial/body hair neat.
Likes/dislikes
Enjoys analogue watches. They remind him of his power, the way they work fascinated him from being a kid, but as he got older, he began to appreciate them for their styling in the same way he enjoys a well-tailored suit.
Secretly enjoys The Spice Girls. Would die rather than admit this.
Is a total boomer about cell phones. Could tell you how one works and probably adapt it so it could make calls across time, but hates their ubiquity. Has one out of necessity and is in group chats with his siblings but refuses to upgrade his handset until it is totally 100% obsolete.
Loves babies. Particularly babies in his family, but if you show that fucker any baby, he loves it. He's like a grandpa pinching cheeks.
Relationships
Waited ten years before -uh- consumating his relationship with Dolores. Before that point he didn't allow himself, knowing that it was crossing a rubicon. Sheer stubbornness carried him through his horniest teen years but, at twenty three, he gave in. This triggered one of multiple nervous breakdowns.
Had a slight pre-sexual crush on Viktor when they were kids that he didn't realise was a crush at the time. He is now grossed out by it but it makes him laugh too because it's symptomatic of how weird their childhood was.
Secretly admires and envies Luther for his open-heartedness and moral certainty.
This list is definitely non conclusive. Five lives rent free in my head.
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