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♥︎ ≀ adrien & marinette icons !! ♥︎ ≀ miraculous: the tales of ladybug & cat noir ♥︎ ≀ credits to: @danismilek

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𖦹 guess who's back? may is here! shadybug and clawnoir icons ☆

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Love square (+ kwami swap) matching icons :3

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Miraculous ladybug content in 2025????? Couldn’t be me….

Top set: my redesign for ladybug. Part of an au i was coming up with while being mad at the terrible writing and lack of forward moving story progression. I’m still watching every episode… the duality of man.

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I was warming up on the new sketchbook with some MisterNoire<3

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she's got that rockstar boyfriend 🎸

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To get into the first looks that were made for Barbie, we need to understand the beauty and fashion of 1959.

1950s fashion existed under that shadow of World War II. Women of the war era were hardy, hard-working, and practical. Fashion was also extremely practical, using as little rationed material as possible. The silhouette was boxy, masculine and almost military, with big broad shoulders and knee-length skirts. Rationing and austerity continued in the years immediately following the war, but then in 1947, something miraculous happened:

(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Christian Dior created “The New Look.” Now okay, fashion in general had been leaning into this new silhouette and Dior was far from the only designer to be working with it, but his was the most copied and most iconic.

“The New Look” was a call back to the sumptuous femininity of the mid-Victorian era, bringing back tiny waists held in place by impossibly tight corsets and big, full skirts with crinolines and hoops. 

The silhouette was a return to classic femininity, but the materials garments themselves were pure modernity: a practical ensemble for a wealthy woman-on-the-go who was lunching with her friends in Paris.

Looking back at Barbie’s 1959 looks, Christian Dior’s fingerprints are all over them, but I see plenty of other designers in the mix, as well. It’s actually very easy to find near-matches of almost all of Barbie’s 1959 looks with a cover of Vogue from the 1950s. Barbie from the get-go was an idealized woman who existed in a world that was separate from the middle-class American suburbs that the little girls who played with her lived in.

Looking at classic first-run Barbie, there’s honestly not a whole lot to say about the bathing suit look. I mean, yeah, that’s what fashionable women wore to the beach in the 1950s. Her buxom curvy body fit the idealized standards epitomized by Marilyn Monroe.

Her face has the heavy makeup that was worn by French fashion models of the time.

Arched, heavily-styled brows, eyeshadow, slightly winged eyeliner, mascara, and of course perfect red lips with matching mani and pedi. One of my pet peeves about vintage style is when people wear winged eyeliner as “50s housewife glam.” NO. Your average middle class American Mrs. Homemaker was not wearing that kind of makeup. Winged eyeliner in the 50s only had a small wing that accentuated the eyelashes, and was generally only worn by the high-fashion crowd. Maybe on a special extra glamorous date with Mr. Husband, but not to a church potluck. Anyway, end of rant, but you see that’s what Barbie is trying to emulate.

Her hair, however is different: the poodle hairstyle was one favored by teenage girls. Seen here on the squeaky-clean America’s sweetheart, Debbie Reynolds:

The playful, youthful hair pulls her back and keeps her from being *too* grown-up. It’s the first step in the balancing act that Barbie has always pulled off with aplomb: to represent adulthood without being too far out of reach of children’s imaginations.

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Interview with W Magazine (2024)

Jonathan Bailey has traveled the world to promote Wicked, but there was one person he was especially eager to share the film with: his 94-year-old grandmother. She nurtured his love for musical theater and encouraged him to pursue ballet as a child, thus shaping his career in the arts.

So, the day after Wicked came out in the U.K., Bailey hosted a private screening at a local cinema for four generations of his family. While sitting in between his nana (who had painted her nails green for the occasion) and his mom and dad, Bailey became overcome with emotion.

“It’s a miraculous thing to know that what it came down to is having parents who let me go to the local village hall, and a grandparent who let me play, dance around and sing, and be free at such a young age,” Bailey tells W. “If you can catch a passion and just ring-fence it at such a young age, you never know what it can amount to.”

Adapted from the iconic Broadway stage musical, the film, which is set before the events of 1939’s The Wizard of Oz, chronicles the friendship between Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her classmate Galinda (Ariana Grande), later known as Glinda the Good.

Bailey’s scene-stealing portrayal of Fiyero Tigelaar, the charismatic Crown Prince of Winkie Country, only reaffirms his status as a Hollywood triple threat. In fact, “Dancing Through Life,” the earworm that serves as his character’s introduction at Shiz University, just cracked Billboard’s Hot 100 charts this week. (“That’s amazing. Do I get a certificate? What happens now?” Bailey quips.)

Bailey began rehearsing for Wicked in 2022 while shooting Fellow Travelers, the groundbreaking Showtime limited series that earned the 36-year-old his first Emmy nomination, and the third season of Bridgerton, the smash-hit Netflix romantic drama that made him a household name. Speaking on a video call from London in early December, the British star reveals that he is in the middle of reprising his role as Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, who is expecting his first child with wife Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).

“There’s such an important relationship with the [Bridgerton] bros that has been developed over the series. Season four is going to be Luke [Thompson] and Yerin [Ha] being absolutely extraordinary, and there’s a whole plethora of new characters coming in,” Bailey says. “It’s so nice to come back, and it’s about celebrating the romance stories we’ve had and digging into the ones that are starting.”

Patience will have to be a virtue for Wicked and Bridgerton fans alike; the second half of the former, which Bailey coyly describes as “rich, bruising and hopeful,” will premiere next November, while the latter will debut in 2026.

How did you think about building your own interpretation of Fiyero?

The starting point was “Dancing Through Life.” He creates chaos around him, like he does in that song, because he’s got to match the chaos that’s going on inside. The challenge that I felt was the trope of a cool caddish prince. He’s deeply unnerved by stillness and adhering to rules and structure. That is probably a sign of someone who’s never really experienced love. When you see someone causing that sort of disturbance, it’s usually because they’ve never felt seen. An organizational psychologist, Adam Grant, sent me a message saying, “It’s a masterful portrayal of superficiality masking depth.” Out of all the things I’ve heard, that is the thing I’m going to get printed on a T-shirt.

The Shiz library scene was inspired by the work of Fred Astaire in Royal Wedding. What did you want to convey in those moments?

Fiyero has to come in and change the physical language and the emotional landscape of that school in one number. His fluidity, ease, and elasticity speak to his ability to maneuver and avoid. He’s quite avoidant. He has these bright, shining moments with everyone but never really allows the other person to land it with him. For those who understand the physical language of Fiyero, there are many Easter eggs and nods to what happens to him later in the story.

Fiyero is at the center of a love triangle between Elphaba and Galinda. What do you think he sees in each of them?

The brilliant thing about the film is that these slightly trivial tropes mask extraordinarily deep and shifting understandings of social experiences. The superficiality, the privilege, and the sense of easy chemistry make sense with Glinda. But I feel like he’s yearning for something more, and, as Elphaba sees, he’s unhappy and depressed. Fiyero and Elphaba can click in terms of the way they sing, dance, and move together. Elphaba has a calming presence on Fiyero and allows him to be himself. It’s a real privilege to meet someone who sees you for who you really are.

Are there any songs from the second Wicked movie you are most excited about?

“No Good Deed”—I cannot wait to see that come together. And “Thank Goodness”—it’s just such an incredibly operatic, Wagnerian opening. We know how brilliant the girls are, and I’m so excited to see the tonal shift that will inevitably happen to get to the end of the story.

You’ve been leveraging the success of projects with massive, global appeal (Bridgerton, Wicked, the next Jurassic World) to return to the theater (like your next role in Richard II).How have you been balancing these big tentpole franchises with projects that feel more niche and intimate?

I always lead with joy, and I’ve never accepted a job cynically. It goes back to this instinct—it feels like romance—where you have butterflies in your stomach and clarity of thought. I go back to the stage because I want to get better—and I want to be the best I can be. The best performances I’ve ever given on screen have been directly after coming off stage, where you hone your craft every single night. It’s brilliant, joyful, academic, and exhausting.

I’ve read more scripts in the last four years than probably in 20 years of working. It’s amazing to get sent scripts that you’re like, “This is absolutely brilliant. It’s not quite right for me, but I wonder if I can help that get made.” I’ve got a producer's hat that’s been popped on a few times in the last year, and I’m sure it’ll be coming out to play soon.

I want to keep working until something like Fellow Travelers isn’t seen as niche. We’re only on this planet for a short time, but if Fellow Travelers can be a mainstream show by the time I’ve finished my innings, I’d be very happy.

The last time Bridgerton viewers saw Anthony and Kate, they were on their way to India to meet with Kate’s family. Now that those characters are married, what are some of the new layers you’ve found in their relationship?

Anthony and Kate are these two planets that have always been in orbit of each other, and they finally come together. But then, what is life beyond [their courtship]? What’s so interesting about Anthony and what I so enjoyed in his season one arc is his relationship with duty and the power that he wielded over Daphne and his family, the isolation that he felt, and the anger that ensues because of [the passing of] his father.

I always said that you want Anthony to smile, and he does with Kate; he’s found his soulmate. In season three, they have that playfulness and, for the first time, they disregard anything that’s going on around them. They were the heart of every bit of drama and complication and, my God, how dramatic it was! Now suddenly, they’re having the time of their life, getting to play games again. They’re having a baby—everything they’ve ever wanted. What’s brilliant is to see how there are elements of yourself that you can’t grow out of. So, maybe, we’ll see hints of Anthony from season one.

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checkmate 04 :

synopsis :

It's been 5 years since you've last been on the dating app - checkmate. The premise of the app is quite simple: enter your bucket list, and the algorithm finds your best mate to check off your bucket list goals. With a free premium pity membership given by the app, maybe its time to hop back onto the dating scene.

genre : fluff, angst and smut (the trifecta!)

pairing : photography major/ bartender jungkook x econ major/ accountant reader

written - march 10, edited - march 15 ✅ 

song reccomendation - can't love you anymore by IU

You weren’t expecting Jungkook to be in a relationship. It's not like he needed your permission to be in one… nonetheless, the sudden and unexpected announcement made your stomach churn like an incinerator; killing the butterflies which once resided there.

Unable to process the news,  you uproot your legs from the comfortable mattress which seems to have trapped you like a sapling in the soil. Giving a subtle smile and whispering a faint “thank you for all the help” to both Jungkook and his girlfriend. You walk out of the staff resting room making sure not to knock over any of the expensive wooden crates of alcohol. Which was way harder than it seems given your intoxicated state.

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You're not sure how you reached home, you faintly remember booking an Uber but all the events succeeding this seemed to have been wiped away from your memory. You blame the shots of tequila which you gulped down.

Your incessant pounding seems to have been miraculously cured, only body aches serving as a remembrance of last night. Unsure of the day and time, your hands splay around your mattress trying to find your phone. Once you do, you realize it's 2pm on a Sunday, fuck only one more day till you had to work again. 

What you also notice is a notification from the dating app - checkmate.

You’d forgotten that you downloaded the app during your junior year of university. One of the nerdy CS majors had created the app and needed beta testers. So you decided to create an account to be a helpful and supportive college mate, despite not knowing the kid who built it at all. The act of downloading was totally not out of desperation to find your one true love , you lie through your teeth.

As you stare at the little checkbox icon, you're reminded of the atrocious men who joined the app. They could have neatly been organized into three main categories ‘extremely desperate ’ , ‘no commitment, only looking for a fuck buddy’ and the ‘my friends dared me to get with you ’kinda guys. You went on one date with one guy before deciding the app was not for you based on its database of 30 college guys all falling into one of the categories mentioned.

But now the app seems to have fucking skyrocketed, the CS guy is damn well a billionaire by now, twiddling his thumbs with Zuckerburg and substituting his water intake with champagne.

10 million users and 4.9 stars. 

Intrigued, you finally click on the notification which had popped up on your screen. Your intrigue is soon replaced with sheer fury.

“Dear Y/n, You were one of our first users and we truly value your loyalty to ‘checkmate’. Since you struggled to match with anyone for the past five years, we would like to you gift you a premium membership in hopes of spicing up your love life

We hope you find your true love,

Sincerely,

The checkmate team”

Embarrassment and anger boil in the pits of your stomach as you wack your phone against your indie postered wall and cover your face with the sheets. There's no way the butterflies floating in your stomach prior to the email will be reborn when their residence is covered with imaginary ashes.

Author Notes

Your not ready for what's about to come! Stay tuned.

Ttyl,

Vi

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He's argentinian, he lived there until he was 8, then his family moved to France (his dad grandpa was french).

He is still a chill dude, but he stand ups more for himself.

Marinette doesn't use him to forget Adrien here!!!

Snake Miracle is time themed, it has the power to go to the past or the future (basically what the bunny miraculous did). He's the time guardian here.

He is 18 here, on his last year of Lycèe.

His dad isn't Jagged here, rather he is more like a paternal figure bc jagged and anarca are friends.

His dad is a deadbeat father, he comes and goes.

Also he isn't Juleka's twin here, he's her older brother (like the og concept!!)

Aside from the time related powers, he has a bonus power (All heroes have) of hypnosis with his lyre.

The miracle jewel adapts depending of the owner, in this case it's an earring.

He has a cord weapon thing with two "claws" to move in certain places but also trap people. It could damage someone but he knows how to use it.

He became a hero at the same time as Chat Noir and Scaralady.

When CN and SL had their rivalry thing he was like a "mediator".

He has 2 tattoos (while the store progress he gets more, his mom is a part time tattoo artist); a bat matching w/ juleka (she has a raccoon) and an argentinian postal stamp with a black swallow (golondrina sureña/negra). He laters gets a snake tattoo.

He has a very close relationship with Sass, he likes to show him culture pop icons of music movies and shows.

For shit and giggles to some up the main 3 relationship:

(yes, it's a polycule)

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Different nonnie from the Tikki-Xuppu person, but what you said about Tikki’s personality fitting Order better than Creation made me think about how Pollen would’ve be a better fit for Creation symbolism-wise over Tikki given how much bees better fit that image over ladybugs with their beeswax, honey and hive-making, not to mention the intimate relationship humans of various cultures have had with bees for literal millennia. Even the restoration of Miraculous Ladybug fits bees better due to the connotations of pollination and how essential bees are for the world’s ecosystem. In a universe where Pollen was the kwami of Creation with Tikki’s canon powers (though with bee-theming of course) to Plagg’s Destruction, how do you think things would’ve gone with Marinette and Adrien while having their canon personalities? How do you think they would have played off of each other with their canon personalities?

(Post that spawned this ask)

Before we begin, I want to note that my answer is probably going to be at least a little biased by @zoe-oneesama Scarlet Lady comic because Pollen has a big role in that and Zoe's read on Pollen pretty closely matches mine. Do with that what you will.

This is the first Kwami swap that I could see working. Plagg's personality is so iconic that it's hard to imagine anyone being an improvement, but Tikki is pretty generic. While she has a clear personality, she has no real interests or hobbies that make her stand out. She's mostly just here to be cute and act as the writer's mouthpiece. While I hate that for her and think she deserves better, it does mean that booting her and replacing her with a different Kwami doesn't feel like you're breaking a core element of the show so long as her replacement plays off the other characters well.

We don't see much of Pollen in canon, so it's hard to get a great read on her, but she her love of calling Chloe "my Queen" and the fact that Pollen is a bee give me vibes of a loyal, devoted Kwami who thinks that her Chosen is the best thing ever no matter what. Compare that to Plagg who delights in tormenting his Chosen and there's major potential for some excellent banter and fun contrasting moments, which is what Tikki's replacement would need to be able to do. Tikki and Plagg's contrasting dynamic is a lot of fun and you wouldn't want to lose it. Pollen and Plagg's dynamic would be different, but in a similar enough vein that I think it could work. Which is actually a point in Pollen's favor. If she was just another Tikki, then there would be no point in making the switch.

While Tikki is often dishing out lectures, her most valuable role is building Marinette up in moments when Marinette is feeling down. Pollen should be able to do that no problem. If anything, Pollen may be a little too zealous in supporting Marinette, but since Marinette isn't often shown to listen to Tikki's advice, that's not really an issue. It could even be a new source of comedy where Marinette comes up with insane plans and Pollen hypes her up while the audience watches in fascinated horror. It could be a lot of fun and also give Alya a better chance to fill the voice-of-reason role that she's occasionally allowed to have. That's one of the many awkward things about Alya knowing now. Her and Tikki often fill the same role on the civilian side since Tikki isn't presented as a wise, ancient mentor who knows things that these kids don't.

I especially love the idea of a Kwami swap where Adrien is praised to death and then refuses to give Pollen back because he needs this right now, okay? His lady can have the cheese loving gremlin for a few days while Pollen floats after him, calling him a Queen and praising his every move. Maybe Pollen even starts sneaking into his backpack and leaving him whatever her favorite treats are as a little sign that he's appreciated, leading Plagg to get all territorial, which further validates Adrien. (I just really like comedy that has a sweet undertone, okay?)

Since we don't have a full understanding of Pollen's personality, I won't speculate further than that as I'm trying to avoid getting too far into the realms of headcanon, but I do really like this idea and think it could be a lot of fun. I even like the idea of Pollen as Creation because bees do make more sense than ladybugs from a theme perspective. Plus Ladybee was such an iconic look, one of the few good unifies, and a version of that without the red would still be fabulous!

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A Very Classy Night

For the Hellcheer Discord Hotties

NYC

June, 1989

It’s such a beautiful, iconic, warm and sexy New York night that they have to take advantage of it. 

They’re dressed up, having left a fancy party thrown by or for a big donor at Chrissy’s dance school. It was in a fancy apartment on fifth avenue. Champagne, h’ors d’overs (Chrissy’s favorite food), beautiful art in a gorgeous, million-billion dollar apartment and an open bar. 

Super classy.

Eddie was on his best behavior, he charmed all the rich wives and their staff. He meticulously pressed his suit and bought a tie with matching pocket square. He wore his pointy boots and his hair neatly tied at his nape. Chrissy thinks he’s so handsome she could die. 

They bounce the classy party before everyone gets too drunk and things get inappropriate (Eddie thinks there’s a very sexual vibe between donors and dancers. Like, they throw money and you dance for them. Chilling.)

They’re not ready for this night to end, though! They have to hit as many bars as possible because they look and feel so cute. They want to get drunk and make out at a bar, then they want to go home, get stoned and make out some more.

A perfect Saturday night. 

So Eddie’s twirling Chrissy as they walk down Fifth Avenue and they find themselves in front of the Plaza Hotel. 

There’s fancy people coming in and out and they all look like they’ve been partying. Must be a wedding. It is a Saturday in June, after all. 

Hmmmm. 

It takes very little to persuade Chrissy to try to sneak into this fancy wedding. 

They enter the hotel from a little used side door, feeling like spies. Chrissy is giggling so hard it makes Eddie get the giggles and they have to take some circular breaths to calm down. They put Eddie’s jacket on Chrissy, she holds her heels. Eddie tucks his hair into his popped (ugh) collar and he puts on his sunglasses for extra asshole vibes.

They stumble over, pretending to be drunk yuppies, like they’ve been at this party for hours. There’s no one to check them so they walk in with purpose to the bar. 

The room is massive and there’s so many people…

This could be fun.

They grab two passed champagne flutes and sip nervously. 

No one is looking at them. 

The coast…is clear? 

They nibble on some canapés.

They hit the dance floor when the band starts up on some Temptations. 

They eat a couple of eclairs from the Viennese table.

This might actually work!

They’re back at the bar when one of the bridesmaids approaches them. 

Uh oh.

“Great party right!” Chrissy chirps.

“Totally,” says bridesmaid “Who are you with?”

Oh NO.

“Michael!” Eddie croaks. “We’re Michael’s kids!”

“Michael who?”

“Michael Michael!”

Chrissy acts fast.

“He’s right over there!” she points to the far side of the room.

The bridesmaid looks over-

-THEN BITCH THEY ARE RUNNING-

Ok, not running, running, more like scooting away at a fast clip.

They zip down some halls and miraculously find a unisex bathroom to hide in.

Chrissy and Eddie are laughing and trembling so hard, oh my god. 

They wait until they’re sure no one has followed them or called the cops or whatever rich people would do to two scalawags such as them. 

Eventually they slide out and slink onto 58th street where they indulge in a cab to 13th street to stop at the Pony Keg because Eddie used to work there and drinks for (mostly) free. 

On Monday Chrissy tells her dance friends about their adventure (turns out they left just in time. Things indeed get sexual; Antoine blew a waiter in the service stairwell and Lisette got multiple offers for threesomes. {She’ll do it if they pay her $500 cash})

So everybody had fun!

Years and years later, they’re at a HUGE charity gala at the Plaza. They’re having a great time schmoozing, sipping Champagne, feeling very rich and famous, when Eddie turns to Chrissy and says sotto voce 

“ok, if anyone asks, tell them we’re with Michael” 

Chrissy is confused, but Eddie sees the realization wash over her. She makes an undignified, loud, explosive laugh-snort and doubles over laughing, ending up squatting then sitting on the floor. 

She’s crying laughing, she can’t breathe.

She’s doing Chrissy Laugh #234- “ah-HA! Ah-HA! Ah-Ha!” one of Eddie’s faves.

He’s holding her wrap and purse so they don’t end up with her. ON the floor of THEE Plaza Hotel. “Christine, please! The press is here! She’s not drunk, I swear!” he laughs. She’s so fucking cute, he wants to kiss her all over her adorable face. 

The cameras flash all around them.

There’s a picture of Chrissy in her beautiful midnight blue satin gown, her hair, gleaming, diamonds at her ears and throat, at this major event…looking like she peed herself on the floor of the Plaza. 

This picture?

It ends up in Vanity Fair. 

It’s framed on Eddie’s desk. 

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Marinette and Alya matching icons!

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Chigiri's first goal in the program will remain as my memorable and iconic scene to me in the franchise.

I know his victory was overshadowed by a jaw dropping miraculous goal of Nagi or even Isagi's two-gun volley goal in the recent NEL arc, but Chigiri's first success alone will probably remain as my favorite and solidify him as my best boy in the franchise.

Well, I guess this is just me coping with the absence of his character from the main manga and Episode Nagi for quite sometime now.

As much as I'm pumped up with the current match of BM vs. PxG, I'm more invested on the match between Manshine City vs. Barcha mainly because I was curious and intrigued on how it will go especially with how will it affect Chigiri's standing in the ranks and overall character development.

I know that the focus will be mainly on Nagi and to some extent Reo's development in the match but I can't help but to think on how will it also go for Chigiri. Will he triumph and score another goal for their team or will his injury catch up to him and end his career there and then?

If it's the latter, it will probably be the most tragic thing that we will see in the franchise because for the first time we will see a character locking off in the program not because of their performance but because of the inevitable career ending injury catch up to them.

But if it's the former, I will probably be over the moon (even if they lost) because I know that Chigiri will put in his 100% effort and skill in there and will carry his team no matter what.

He's just cool and badass.

Definitely one of the most iconic characters to exist in the franchise.

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Day 19! @maribat-calendar-events has done such a good job with these prompts, I've really enjoyed writing these ❤️ today is Glitter

The inhabitants of Wayne Manor were up late. It wasn't that unusual an occurrence but the reason was out of the ordinary. Marinette had insisted that everyone be available to look over the clothes she had made for the gala that weekend. 

They had all gathered in a lesser used drawing room, even Damian who had always scorned the idea of getting new clothes for a gala unless he had outgrown his previous suit. Most were doubly surprised because they hadn't seen him go to Marinette for measurements when she had specified that she needed them.

There was a clothing rack laden down with suit and dress bags, each with a name embroidered onto it. The first one in the row was Tim's and he gave an excited squeal when she pulled it down to show it to him.

“Okay, so I couldn't go full Jagged for any of you, because he would be so upset if I let anyone borrow his look,” Marinette said, bringing the suit over to Tim. “But I did give a slight nod to it, since you're all such big fans. So, for you Tim, I've gone with a dark navy suit and the lining has little purple guitars.”

Pulling out the outfits one at a time, she highlighted individual aspects to each of them until she pulled the next off the rack and revealed Steph's behind it. With a squeal, Steph jumped forward and pulled the bag from the rack.

“Wait, Steph, don't-” Marinette was too late. Steph had opened the dress bag with her name on it and an explosion of glitter rained down upon the ground. She sighed, smiling apologetically at Alfred who looked stunned. “As I was saying, your bag needs to be in a separate room before we open it. Sorry Mister Alfred, I'll get this cleaned up once we're finished.”

“It's perfect,” Steph said in awe, eyes shining with glee. She was slightly more careful moving it as Marinette explained that, because she wanted maximum glitter, she had used a shimmery thread but also added extra in between layers of sheer fabric.

“It's also made of biodegradable fabric and glitter, so when you're done with it it's not going to have as big of an environmental impact,” she concluded, before moving on to the remaining outfits.

When they reached the last two bags, Marinette proudly pulled out Damian's new suit. It was an ink bottle green colour with a pastel pink lining and pocket square. They looked stunning together, and everyone voiced approval, although they eyed Damian nervously.

“And this one is mine,” she said, pulling out a dress with a camisole bodice and skater skirt. It was the same pastel pink as Damian's pocket square and had an ink bottle green sash around the waist. There was also a shrug in the same green and most of the family side-eyed the two obviously matching outfits.

“Um, Marinette,” Tim said hesitantly, frowning at what was likely a faux-pas. She looked at him expectantly, head cocked gently to the side and he swallowed before continuing. “I don't know if you know this, but you don't generally colour match with someone at a gala unless you- unless you're there as a couple.”

There was a pause before Marinette said, “You think there's an aspect of fashion that I'm not privy to? Especially such a well-known aspect? Tim, I come from Paris, the most iconic fashion city in the world. I know what it means to colour match and I'm using it correctly.”

The silence that followed was deafening. Eyes swiveled from Marinette, to Damian, to Tim and back again. It was broken when Jason let out a cackling laugh, bending over double as he wheezed and pointed at Tim's horrified face.

“I…told…you. I…told…you!” He was saying, eyes streaming. Marinette made a concerned sound but he waved her away, still laughing. Damian made an annoyed noise but merely moved to stand with Marinette. It took several minutes for the large man to calm himself but he eventually straightened and wiped his eyes. “Aw man, I told you he was at least trying to date her, but you just wouldn't listen!”

“But…what…when? How is this even happening?” Tim cried, staring at Marinette in horror. She blushed delicately and Damian scowled at Tim from her shoulder. “No, wait, that- a little help here,” he said, looking around the room imploringly.

“You're dating?” Dick said, excitement obvious in his voice. Marinette smiled at him, nodding and leaning back into Damian. Dick bounded over to them, pulling them both into a hug and just about holding back a squeal. 

“Tt, this is why we did not tell you immediately,” Damian grumbled, resting his head on top of Marinette's. “I have been courting Marinette since she visited the first time. We decided that we would inform you before the gala so that it is not a surprise when we attend together.”

The room erupted as everyone asked questions, except for Tim who just stared blankly at the pair.