It's a novelty, speaking to someone as cagey as he is. It's because of how familiar it is that Mingyu recognized stating safe matters of public record over anything more telling, if this even is that much. With someone Five's apparent age, it could be complete bullshit too. Kids like to make stuff up, and the powers, the adoption, etc., all does sound straight out of a comic book.

"You'll forgive me if I find that hard to take at face value," he replies lightly, pushing the bottle he's holding Five's way in case that makes him feel more forthcoming.

"What powers do you have, exactly? And how do they set you apart from others?"

Most people have abilities where Mingyu is from, after all.