#kitty cat gets a rare andres smile

[godstains]

∗ 35﹕ sender  curls  up  against  receiver  in  their  sleep . she’s just a kittie cat ur honor

 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝑵𝑶𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑨𝑳 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑴𝑷𝑻𝑺  ( accepting! )

ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤ��sun   peaks   it's   curious   head   through   curtains   of   their   bedroom.  beams dance across wooden floors, gives flash of warning — reprimanding them   :   these   hours   do   not   belong   to   a   monster,   it   says-   rays   of   light   burn   deep   into   andres'   back   as   if   to   punish   them   for   this   mistake.   i   know-   they   answer-   but   i   cannot   close   my   eyes.

ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤthis   much   rings   true.   eternal   dweller   of   night   all   but   shunned   by   those   blessed   by   daytime's   kiss,   favoured   by   divinity   that   has   long   cast   this   dreary   soul   to   damnation.   these   hours   do   not   belong   to   a   monster.   they   do   not   belong   to   andres,   not   anymore.   curse   surges   through   breathless   veins   —   the   moon   is   their   lover   now,   forevermore.

ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤandres   had become a   sheep   with   no   direction   of   a   shepherd.   open   game   to   the   BIG   BAD   WOLF   that   will   no   doubt   swallow   them   whole in the night.   young   being   once   cried   and   cried,   praying   to   the   heavens   and   the   angels   and   to their   god,   asking   why.   after   all   this   time,   why   is   it   andres who must suffer?

ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤwhy   can’t   they   know   the   truth,   what   is   the   truth?   it's   origin,   it's   master-   where   was   the   sun,   who   would   never   reprimand   them?   the   light,   who   would   guide   them   through   the   dark?   where   was   it?   where   was   she now?   (   she? what becomes of their god?   )–   dead?   they   had   to   scoff-   but   it   doesn't   come   out   at   all.

ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤandres   used   to   ask   anyone   above   for   mercy   upon   long-time   servant,   but   they   won’t   hear   it,   they   know   that.   SHE   won’t   hear   it,   of   that   they   are   sure.   andre   was   lost,   with   nowhere   to   turn.   broken,   with   no   guiding   hand. none other than the one so daintily clutching bedsheets at their side — ever so free of worry, it seemed.

ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤlips   pull   back,   if   only   by   a   fraction,   and   andres   points   gaze   toward   body   at   foot   of   their   bed.   desperate   cries   have   fallen   on   deaf   ears   for   so   long,   prayers   have   long   died   on   the   tongue   of   a   sinner   —   and   yet,   there   appeared   one   being   who   reached   out   a   hand,   guiding   this   lost   sheep   back   from   own   darkness.   a   savior,   springing   forth   heretical   ideals   that   andres   would   not   mind   adopting.   wouldn't   mind   if   they   had   led   them   astray.

ㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤthese   hours   do   not   belong   to   a   monster.   perhaps,   the   daunting   sun   in   the   sky   speaks   truth   in   that   regard.   but   as   the   light   dances   freely   upon   golden   locks   of   familiar,   andres   cannot   help   but   agree.   they   do   not   belong   to   a   monster-   but   an angel such as she, should be able to ascend. become that light. covet those hours and bask freely, as her master could no more.

[toujoursmiraculous]

Thoughts and Reaction to Lies!

It's another long one because so much happens in this episode! The episode starts with Marinette trying to figure out a "secret" within the grimoire. Literal first thought was that this "secret" may be the key to waking up Emilie. It's obviously going to be of huge significance later, anyway. By looking at that piece on Adrien, it does appear Adrien has an amazing life. And really, that's what a lot of people think. That's the point of featuring him. A life of a celebrity is pretty amazing, really interesting and fascinating. But it's also filled with a lot of stress, chaos, loneliness, etc. But viewers rarely ever see it. As for Marinette, while Adrien has said things about what his father allows that makes him sad, we haven't ever heard him complain to her in any way about that lifestyle. To her, he's a guy whose father has him busy with activities (interesting ones at that) and very rarely ever lets him spend time with friends. I love how this episode parallels Truth! But Adrien's POV. My boy has an episode centered around him, finally!

So we know her standing Chat Noir up is because Luka came by reminding her of a date she forgot she rescheduled. You know she's extremely distracted and stressed when she can't remember a date with Luka or a patrol with Chat Noir, or remember that she planned them at the same time. It's really not her fault, and I feel so bad for her that things are becoming so difficult. "No messages, but don't forget my cheese!" LOL this is perfect. Plagg has to get that reminder in wherever he can! The Chat Noir appreciation was so wholesome to see awww, I bet so many boys in Paris look up to him, so sweet x33 Mr. Banana, Chat Noir, and the man who frequently is Mr. Pigeon just chilling on a bench in the park together. What a scene! lol But Chat wanting them to be akumatized so he could see Ladybug. Big oof. He's going to get his wish, a few times over. Careful what you wish for, Kitty! "A glass of milk as usual, mister Chat Noir?" Okay so when Chat's down, he goes to that bar and has a glass of milk. Or more if he's having a bad day. Awwwww. If you think about it, Adrien probably isn't allowed to have milk. With the fat content and all. :/ Kagami lying to her mother and Nathalie/Gabriel just to spend some time with Adrien. Considering how difficult their lives are, that's pretty impressive to be so brave. Not too fond of the lying part though, since there's not a noble reason for doing so. But I can understand it. We found out Kagami's real passion: drawing! Which is pretty cool. That's one thing Kagami and Marinette have in common that'd make them good friends. Very sad how her blind mother tells her she's not good enough. That just tells you what she thinks of her daughter and what she wants her to do with her life. She's afraid she'll pursue the arts rather than something practical, so best shoot down any thoughts of being an artist now. And then, like with all episodes that have Kagami in them, this is where I start to dislike her. "I want to draw the real you, on the inside." Adrien makes various model poses, none work for her as she knows they're just him being a model. Then he actually poses as himself. A silly, goofy cat having fun and being happy. Adorable. "What do you think of... CAT?" deathglare "No, this is absolutely not natural." "Yes it is. I promise, this is really me!" "NO! This is you when you're acting like a clown!" Adrien looking hurt, "But maybe when I act like a clown, it's really me." Then she takes his hand, (gently) pushes him back up against the wall, her hands on his chest, "That way, that's who you really are." What way? Her telling him how to be is who he really is? He stammers, looking very uncomfortable. "But are you sure?" "Yes... you are perfect." Then she leans in to kiss him, while he's still looking uncomfortable. Right here, she's trying to tell him who he is. What kind of relationship is healthy and a good one one at that, when one side is trying to tell the other who they are, how they must act, etc? That's toxic. Keep in mind, after this scene, during Truth's attack. He found out that Ladybug actually in fact loves (said she prefers) the humorous, "clown" side of him. Yes, she only knows it as Chat Noir for now, but she actually appreciates and loves Chat for who he is. Kagami doesn't love nor appreciate that side of Adrien. Which is a very big and important side of him. We knew this in Ikari Gozen, she couldn't stand the thought of Chat Noir being compared to Adrien, pretty sure she even seemed offended by it if memory serves. But it's laid out more in Lies, it's more direct. (Marinette's done this too in the past, but when she's done it, her tone's more like pssssh please! while she looks off to the side, like she's mostly just telling herself that, to convince herself, rather than believing it.) Kagami thinks she knows Adrien, knows that him being funny and a clown is not the "real" him. Acting like she knows him better than he knows himself. Thinking he's perfect. That was a very hurtful thing to have said and you can see it in his expression the same kind of pain and hurt

he gets a lot. I also want to talk about how watching her back Adrien up against the wall like that and leaning into kiss him made me feel particularly uncomfortable. While they might have a little thing going on, he was clearly not comfortable by it and it just did not sit well with me. This entire scene was riddled with red flags. Adrien smiled at the end of that on his way out, yes, but having someone tell you you're perfect would seem like a compliment to you, wouldn't it? The one you like thinks you're perfect, thinks the facade you put up is perfect and anything less isn't okay with them. That'll end up so well! The almost kissing scenes this episode literally had me like

I'm sorry, I just feel so very uncomfortable by them, I can't help it. xD Just before Chat Noir sneaked up on Ladybug, he almost kissed Kagami right? And yet here he is, being a bit flirty, saying he's missed her on patrols. I also want to point out she tells him to stop with his stupid jokes, because she doesn't want to accidentally hurt him! She could've hurt him by scaring her like that. While she likes his humor, they're only problematic if it puts himself in danger or distracts them from fighting an akuma. "I promise I won't forget our patrols anymore." The looks that passed between LB and CN here is just so cute! OOOF as Luka walks away sad because Marinette had to run off, here comes Adrien, about to do the exact same thing as Marinette to Kagami... Now Kagami's not as accepting of him running off as she was just a little while ago.

Even Andre's like, what the heck was that?! His expression watching Adrien run off made me laugh, I had to share it. I was wondering how Adrien got to the boathouse before Marinette did, as it made it seem like Adrien was there long before Marinette was. He just ran in and started playing along where they were. Good lord, he has a lot going on too, doesn't he? Only difference from Marinette here is Adrien has a built-in and believable excuse he can tell his friends. Kagami's forceful "Adrien, it's time." "Five little minutes?" *shakes head sternly* Who does this remind you of in Adrien's life already? Is this what a good girlfriend, what a good friend would do? And here again is the pattern we see a lot with Kagami. She manipulates situations so that they can spend time together. Adrien wants to spend time with his friends AND girlfriend at the same time. Rehearsing for their band, it looks like. He rarely ever gets to spend time with others, be a normal kid. But no, she drags him away early, making it sound like they had to leave, but it's just her wanting him to herself. When he couldn't go to New York, oh well that's unfortunate you're sad, but we can spend more time together now, isn't that great? It's about what she wants, not what he wants or what's best for Adrien. She spends more time with Adrien (not counting Ladybug spending time with Chat Noir here) than anyone else does by the looks of it, and she doesn't even know him at all. It's really sad. Adrien still carrying around Marinette's lucky charm bracelet in his pocket x3333 This never fails to make me happy. But oof that boy's seriously going to lose it one of these days if he's not careful! There's something different about seeing the Ladynoir scene on the roof that we got in Truth, but from Adrien's perspective. Something about it feels like it means more to me, idk. Adrien gets caught in a lie, saying he lost something but found it. Kagami asked what it was, holding Marinette's lucky charm behind her back. He says it was the lucky charm Marinette gave her, as he's scrambling in his pocket to pull it out seeming a bit frazzled, but realizes he actually in fact lost it (again! he says). But Kagami caught him in that lie, showing him that she actually had it.

I'm not sure if he's so shocked because she actually had it and wonders how she got it, or if he looks like that because he just got caught in a lie. But the way his eyebrows raised a little makes it seem like he's surprised she had it after all and was testing him the whole time. I've always hated the way sometimes someone when in a relationship will test the other one like this. Really not fair in Adrien's case at all. Things aren't always as they may seem. And here's the thing, she's admitting to him that she's lying just to be with him. She lies all the time. Adrien caught on that she was lying, but didn't really understand why I don't think. Earlier in the episode he says, "What are you hiding, Kagami?" he didn't know her purpose for it. Now she says, "We're both liars, the difference is I lie to be with you. You. You lie to get away from me." Which is a yes but actually no situation. It's not that he doesn't want to be with her, it's that he needs to get away temporarily. It just looks really, really bad. Getting off track from that conversation briefly, but that scene where the akuma goes off into the night, with the blurred city lights that becomes clear. Just wow. That shot is beautiful, I can't help myself from playing it back and admiring it. I'm also totally digging the new transformation music! it gives me 90s vibes and makes me happy. Seeing Jagged after Truth is just completely different xD "I fear nothing, I am an artist! I still hold to my fans." Both Roth: "Wrong, you lie to them about your age!" "That's not Rock and Roll!" Had me rolling!! Jagged sure is something XD Chat just up and about to cataclysm the sphere, thinking he'd be okay because he doesn't lie. Except he lies all the time to protect his identity and get himself away from people so he can transform. xD Silly Kitty. The drone as a Lucky Charm is super cool! In Truth, Chat Noir said a truth about how he felt about Ladybug. In Lies, he tells lies to Lies to get her attention. "My name's not Chat Noir! I'm not a superhero! I hate Ladybug! And I think Hawk Moth should've called himself Panfly! It's funnier! Oh, I was about to forget: my favorite dish is cabbage with white sauce! Yummy!" Cabbage...with white sauce... as a dish. Is this like, a real fancy dish or something or is this boy being completely starved? o.o CN: "There are only two more liars left in Paris, and one of them knows how to turn his attention." LB: "No, wait! Don't do that! What if I'm mistaken?" "You know what? I trust you." he lets go, sacrificing himself again "Chat Noir, no! Don't do that! You're crazy!" "Yes, crazy for you, m'lady." Says softly, sadly, "No, you're just crazy unconscious." This ENTIRE scene right here. The love, the trust, the pain in this scene. It's so beautiful and well done that I can't stop getting emotional from it and gushing! Everything's on the line from that decision, and the trust he has for her, the faith he has in her really helps her know she can do what she needs to do. She's always doubting herself, and he's always there to say he doesn't feel that way at all, and it gives her that confidence and courage she needs. The moment Chat Noir is okay, the first thing Ladybug does is run up and smack him, grabbing him anxiously saying "Seriously, you need to stop doing this to me!" The girl is stressed seeing her partner sacrifice himself time and again! IF THIS BOY DOESN'T REALIZE JUST HOW MUCH SHE CARES ABOUT HIM AT THIS POINT, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY. Any fan that still thinks Ladybug doesn't love Chat Noir and thinks poorly of him, clearly does not understand it at all. My Ladynoir heart is SO HAPPY! I was thrilled with them in Truth, but this is a totally different level. I'm almost in tears with how happy I am. And then I noticed something. I don't know if it's anything or not. But Chat Noir says to her, "Yes, but it's because I find that angry look of yours irresistable." and Kagami turns around to look at him, only him and never Ladybug. Just watching him. Which is a bit... odd. "Ahh, Ladybug..." he sighs. After what

just happened, I don't blame him! x3 These two are honestly fire. When D'Argencort has to step in to keep Kagami from hurting Adrien during fencing... Doesn't matter how upset she is, that's gross to physically take it out on him to the point a teacher has to intervene. Kagami tells Adrien she knows he's hiding something, but that he's sincere, too. But when he asks if they can't be friends then, she responds, "How can you trust someone who lied to you?" and finally gives him back the lucky charm. Ever since Gorizilla, I've been worrying of him losing it for good! Glad she gave it back to him. I've said it already, but he's really going to lose that thing if he's not careful! "When I'm ready to see you again, I'll let you know." and she just leaves. I get she's upset, he's been lying to her to get away when he's with her and all that. But this is worse than what happened with Lukanette. Luka wanted to actually know what was going on, he asked Marinette about it directly. She told him honestly, it's the one thing she can't tell him. Kagami on the other hand never actually asked. During one of the scenes when he was spacing out, she asked what was the matter is all. All she's cared about is that he's lied, and now that he's lied she can't trust him. Doesn't even want to hear him out, not that he'd explain it to her. Kagami doesn't even want to see Adrien for awhile now. At least Luka's more understanding and isn't as harsh being in the exact same situation. This poor boy... But it's also for the best. Marinette and Adrien both after breaking up with Luka and Kagami, decided to transform and meet up to just be in each other's company. They're both sad, but not especially so. "Do you know what the difference is, between us and the rest of the world, m'lady? We can't be completely honest with each other. We have our secrets, and sometimes we have to lie." Ladybug frowning hums in agreement. But at the same time, they both turn to each other and say happily "But we know we can trust each other!" finishing with a pound-it! IT'S JUST SO BEAUTIFUL AND MY HEART IS HAPPY After Truth, where Luka and Marinette were so sad and having a hard time, I really needed such an episode with such good Ladynoir! It really looks like the story is going in a really good direction, in my opinion. x3

[dandelionflower]

Felinette Month Day 26

Playground

“Come on!” Ladybug laughed giddily as she took off running to the Eiffel Tower. “No weapons allowed, last one up buys Andre’s!”

“Didn’t we just have Andre’s yesterday?” Felix protested as Chat Noir scrambled past him to follow his Lady.

“Does it matter? Paris is our playground today!”

Ever since Apidae had joined the ranks of the heroes defending Paris, Ladybug’s mood had become much better. She was more willing to play around with Chat Noir’s jokes, and seemed more relaxed when faced with dangerous situations.

Apidae wanted to ask, wanted to know what had caused this change in heart. But there was rarely a still moment he could ask her.

“Keep up, rookie!” Chat Noir’s voice startled him from his thoughts.

He rolled his eyes and leapt to the next railing with the enthusiasm of an older brother forced to play with his siblings.

Soon, he was right behind Char Noir. An idea struck him. He grabbed at his tail and with pickpocket fingers, slid the belt off of his waist without him noticing.

Now, with his makeshift whip, he was able to swing easily up the Eiffel Tower, efficiently making his way closer and closer to the top.

“What?!” Chat Noir shouted, though it was muffled by the wind rushing through his ears. “Ladybug said no weapons!”

He grabbed his spinning top from his belt and tossed it at the cat, trusting his superhero reflexes to catch it before it hit him.

He met Ladybug at the top, greeting her with a salute and a little smile.

“Congrats.” She beamed. “Pretty resourceful of you.”

“Thank you.”

Chat Noir met them a few minutes later, huffing and puffing.

“Cheater.” He glared at Felix, but there was no anger behind it.

He wordlessly handed Chat Noir his belt and got his weapon in exchange.

“You heard the deal kitty,” she wiggled her fingers at him, “Andre’s. I want a vanilla and lemon.”

“I’ll have a strawberry and blueberry, please.”

“Okay, okay.” He laughed. “I get it. I’ll get it. You guys are just lucky I’m rich.”

As he left, Felix turned to Ladybug. “Is he really?”

She shrugged. “If I had to guess I’d say no, but who can say?”

She lay on her back, staring at the sky dotted with clouds.

Now was his chance. He could ask her why the sudden mood change. He opened his mouth to ask-

“Thanks, by the way.”

-and snapped it shut.

“For what?”

She didn’t really look at him, waving her hand lazily through the air. “For being here, I guess. It’s nice to have someone as... goal oriented as I am by my side. Chat Noir is a great partner, but he still acts like there are no stakes.”

“You can’t blame him. Some of this is... pretty incredible.”

She smiled fondly. “Yeah, it is. And I don’t think Chat’s home life is that great; he needs this as an escape. Nevertheless, it’s nice to have you here. I feel like a bit of the burden is lifted.”

“It’s nice to work with you; I’m glad I can help.” He agreed and lay back as well, letting the sun warm his bones and staring at the clouds.

@felinettenovember