Five casts an eye over to the bodyguard that Eleven collected along the way, and when he sees him signal, gives him a nod of acknowledgment. He's perfectly safe here. Even if he didn't need something from him, Five makes a point to not be as hostile to someone so young. In normal circumstances, he wouldn't have turned to him for help, but he doesn't have another clear option.

His demeanor is different from what it was with the group, less intense, though the smile comes off brief and forced. It's possible this might take some convincing. Less so if he doesn't know who inspired this particular request.

"I'm in need of a favor." Another one. On the up side, it will likely distract him from whatever he's currently sulking over. "Do you still have access to the forge?"