[ Burning the talisman was never Five's reason for coming to the tower. He went through hell to get here, to find him. But he knew he was taking a stab in the dark; pushed past the edge of rational thought. It was just as likely that they'd continue to mock him with mannequins and bloody umbrellas. With visions of things he should never have conjured if they didn't expect to face the consequences.
When the boy does appear, still wearing the same mask, it's obvious that he doesn't see a threat standing in front of him. The familiar feeling of time distortion does nothing to put him at ease. He could have attacked him outright with little remorse, but that would leave him without answers.
After he speaks, Five works his jaw and stares him down before responding. ]
not passing up that offer ~
When the boy does appear, still wearing the same mask, it's obvious that he doesn't see a threat standing in front of him. The familiar feeling of time distortion does nothing to put him at ease. He could have attacked him outright with little remorse, but that would leave him without answers.
After he speaks, Five works his jaw and stares him down before responding. ]
Was it you?