Dysfunctional ~ F.Hargreeves

12} Should I Stay Or Should I Go Now

All three of them popped into the Commission just like they'd done countless times prior, but for a completely new reason this time.
"I must admit, you two," The Handler smirked as they waltzed down the sidewalk to the main building, "In all the time that I've been here, I've never met anyone quite like you two. Hazel and Cha Cha, for example, are talented, certainly, but... they can't see the big picture."
I think you're just talking to my husband here, lady. I don't see any picture either. Just cow shit. Seriously, did they just manure the fields or something? It smells awful!

"You two just have spunk, enterprising spirits, well, it reminds me a great deal of myself," She wrapped an arm around Five's shoulders, to which Jenna nudged her out of the way and scowled deeply. The Handler brushed her off and continued, "If things work out for you here, you could potentially make a fine successor, Five."
Once they finally walked through the grand doors of the central building, Jenna immediately felt uncomfortable. Everyone was staring at her as they passed by and shooting her dirty glares. Her friends. Her neighbors. Now all they did was hate her.

"I'd like to discuss the logistics of my family's safety," Five told the Handler.
"One thing, dear," She held a finger up to him, "Herb! Would you mind taking Jenna here to get a briefcase? I've put her back in corrections for the time being. She'll be working alone, we know how the last partner of hers turned out... severely burnt!" She laughed, but got no response other than Jenna looking solemnly at the ground, "Uh hem. Anyways, please take her with you."
"Wait, why isn't she going with me?" Five's eyes widened with fear and confusion.
"Because I don't have enough room for the two of you," the Handler clasped her hands together in front of her with a smile, "Plus, I can't have both of my best agents taken from the field like that, now can I?"
"But-"
"No buts Five, unless you'd like to go back to corrections with her."
"I'll be fine, okay?" Jenna squeezed his hand, leaning in and whispering in his ear, "I have a plan. Don't worry. I won't be here long."
"Alright, Love," He kissed her cheek, "I'll see you later. Stay safe."

"So, how's it hangin' Herby?" Jenna nudged Herb in the shoulder.
"Better now that you're back," He laughed, "Breakroom poker hasn't been the same without you."
"Oh, I bet. So, let's cut to the chase here: we both know there's no way in hell that I'm actually going back out into Corrections. So, I'll just be taking a briefcase and doing a bit of traveling on my own, okay?"
"I don't know... I was already in trouble for helping you the last time."
"Where's Lila?"
"What? Why? What does she have to do with this?"
"You can just blame it on her. I was training her after all. Plus, the Handler won't get mad at her. She loves that kid. Just get me a briefcase, Herb. When I can, I promise to help take you somewhere where you can get a doughnut and take pictures of swans."
"Oh, I'd love that," Herb giggled, "I'll see what I can do."

They shuffled through the halls all the way down to the Infinite Switchboard. There, Jenna looked up where Alice would be around the time she'd leave the Commission and jump to. Conveniently, Alice was right near the Umbrella Academy. She gave Herb a thumbs up and they moseyed on down the the briefcase room.
"Be careful, Jenna," Herb told her as he handed a new briefcase to her.
"Aren't I always?" She smirked and shot him a wink.
As she was about to leave, she looked out the window to find Five and the Handler looking in. Jenna gave him a smile and nod before walking away.
Here goes nothing.

She traveled straight to the Academy on the same day that she'd left, which apparently landed her right in the middle of a family discussion.
"Little sis is back!" Klaus clapped.
"Where did you and my low-life brother leave to?" Luther pointed a finger at her.
"No time to explain. I have somewhere to be. Bye! Love you, Klausy!" Jenna blew him a kiss and ran out the door with the briefcase in hand.
She ran down the street and threw herself in front of Alice's car.
"What the fuck, Jenna!?" Alice yelled out her window.
"Sorry... I have a question," Jenna phased through and into the car, "Could- could you take me to see Steve?"
"Of course!" Alice cheered, "I just have to clock out. Holy shit, I can't believe this is actually happening!"