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[ Piper wonders, and almost asks: How is everyone in this city now haggard to Tartarus and back, with a threat like that hanging overhead? But that's the point, isn't it? Stress was another form of negativity, the only thing they could really do if they wanted to best dealing with Hawk Moth would be to not worry about it, to focus on the positive things in their lives. It's no wonder, then, that everyone seemed so friendly. Nothing to make you appreciate how good you've got it like knowing that sulking could find you turned into a supervillain without warning. ]

Well, it makes sense why he'd have no shortage of targets, then.

[ She admits, worry flashing briefly in her shifting eyes, and there was a not-so-discreet peek at the door leading to Jason, too. But remembering what he'd just said, it seemed best to focus on the positive. Jason would recover, he just needed rest, and she'd be there to help him with the mental fallout after.

Meanwhile- ]

Evilizes?

[ The laugh isn't malicious, hopefully he doesn't take it the wrong way. It's just her nature. More and more Cat Noir is reminding her of Leo, little by little. ]

Man, I don't think I've ever felt this torn between laughing at someone being so ridiculous and wanting to punch them in the throat for being a jerk...

[ Can she just do both? Laugh as she tries to punch him in the throat? Seems a fair compromise. ]

Well... He sounds like he needs to be delt with. You guys can call on us if you need help. Where we're from we're pretty used to dealing with ridiculousness. [ Maybe watching him to see what his reaction to that will be. ]

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[ The mental image of Piper doing both does make him laugh. Not to mention...yeah, alright, “evilize” might not be the most mature term, but Ladybug always uses it! It’s just so appropriate.

Cat seems appreciative of her offer. ]

Thanks! All he ever seems to do is send his victims after us, so I mean...at least his ridiculousness is predictable.

I wonder if he ever gets bored of trying to steal our jewelry. It must get old.

[ maybe even a little—formulaic? ]

Saturday morning cartoon levels of predictable, it sounds like. [ "And I would've gotten away with it, if it weren't for you meddling heroes and your mangy kwami!"

At his comment about stealing jewelry Piper has to laugh. She can remember not that many years ago when she'd have walked into a jewelry store and walked right back out with a few thousand dollars worth of ice, just to catch her dad's ire. Those days are long behind her, but the hilarity of a former not really jewel "thief" now offering to help a not really jewel "thief"... ]

Maybe he's secretly just extremely bored. I mean, do you guys have any idea why he'd even be after your jewels? So long as it isn't part of some earth shattering prophecy it'll be a nice change of pace.

[ When she puts it that way, he actually pauses to think, putting a paw to his chin, and...well, dang, he really hates to burst her bubble. ]

Maybe less “earth shattering” and more like “earth...take...over-ing?”

[ NAILED IT.

Except not. Point being— ]

The cat and ladybug miraculouses go way back, and apparently there is a thing that’s all, “whosoever wields both will have absolute poweeer.” [ making extremely ridiculous and exaggerated hand gestures as he draws out the last syllable. ]

But it’s kind of vague. We decided it might be better if we don’t ever find out exactly what it means.

[ Maybe he'll find it strange that she laughs, but she does. Like this is perfectly normal and he'd just told a joke instead of admitting that there's a super villain who wants to take over the world. To be fair, though, once you've battled the world itself...

Besides, the hand gestures and exaggerated and subdued villain pronunciation are kinda funny. ]

Sounds about par for the course. Don't let Thanos collect all the Infinity Stones. Got it. [ She can pay attention to pop culture sometimes. ] Compared to what we're used to dealing with this will be a vacation.

[ Well now he’s just imagining Hawk Moth wearing the Infinity Gauntlet—which is just silly. Which means they better not give him any ideas.

Cat joins her in the laughter, though he is rather curious now about what kind of life these guys lead. ]

It is the city of love. You guys should enjoy it.

[ a beat, and he glances over to the Eiffel Tower in the distance. ]

How long are you staying?

[ It feels surprisingly easy, chatting up a superhero. She... honestly never would have expected that, but it's true.

That comment earns a breathless laugh from Piper, for so very MANY reasons, really. Her gaze is cast up towards the sky for a moment, thinking again about Jason lying just a few yards away, resting inside. Once she finishes talking to Cat Noir she'll probably spend the rest of the time waiting for him to wake up. Maybe she could get something for him for when he woke, though. ]

Depends on my father's project, and how long it takes to wrap. Right now the way that it's scheduled, it could be three years. Jason and I might end up enrolling in school here for a while, even.

[ And here Cat Noir gets a teasing grin as Piper's head tilts his direction again. ] Why, already so sure you'd miss us, minou?

[ She wants to play with affectionate nick names? Please. He invented those!!

Or at least, the stupid and endearing ones, like Bugaboo.

He doesn’t know Piper very well yet though—he sticks to a more generic one. ]

Of course I would, ma chère. But I confess, I was also just curious, as cats tend to be.

Three years... that’s some project.

That curiosity doesn't get you into TOO much trouble, I hope.

[ Just don't call her Beauty Queen, someone's already got the trademark on that one. And, well, she debates for a moment on whether or not to just tell the truth, and ultimately decides there's little reason to hide it. The Piper of two and a half years ago isn't the Piper of today. She doesn't need to cash in on her father's name, never did, but now she also doesn't feel the need to hide it, not in this scenario anyway. She lifts herself up and back, not at all minding the distance to the ground as she perches precariously on the railing now, with both hands on either side for balance, feet swinging idly. ]

It is. He's going to be filming here in Paris, but he wanted to spend some time living here first, learning the language and the culture. My dad takes his research pretty seriously.

[ Something she's proud of him for, really, and if not for it she probably would have floundered countless times during her quests with Jason, Leo, and the others, so in a way his dedication had saved all of their lives AND the world on at least one occasion. ]

[ Don’t worry, Pipes! He’s still got, like, at least four or five of his lives left. (He lost count.)

In the meantime, while he’s listening to her story, he can’t help but feel like this should sound familiar to him somehow, like he should know who Piper’s talking about; but he doesn’t exactly follow the movie biz, aside from his mother.

He leaves that kind of thing to his dad. ]

Yeah, that is pretty serious.

[ he sounds impressed, but no less playful. ]

Well, if he ever needs a personal tour guide or a tutor, you just let me know.

[ CAT PLS. That's still almost half! OR OVER HALF! ]

Does that mean we'll be swapping numbers? Something tells me we don't have the same carriers.

[ She can do it too, make funny. See? Because Iris Messages and superhero communicators? ]

[ HA. HAHA... Wow, he walked right into that one. How could he give out his civilian phone number? Even putting aside his Cat Noir identity, he isn’t really supposed to. ]

You could use the Cat signal.

[ a beat. ]

Cats are cooler than bats.

[ he’s just sayin’. ]

Or I could set out some catnip. [ Cats are cooler than bats and both are nicer than rats. ]

Purrfect!

[ Cat actually chuckles, ecstatic that she seems receptive of his jokes.

It’s then of course that he can hear some noise coming from the door leading inside from the balcony where they’re standing. He stops—listening, just in case his ears are playing tricks on him or something.

Buuut, they’re not. He can hear a door open and close. Bathroom, maybe. ]

Ah. Sleeping beauty wakes.

[ Oh gods, THAT PUN. Cat no.

But despite how terrible it is, or maybe BECAUSE of how terrible it is, Piper laughs, then shakes her head with a grin until they both hear the sounds of Jason stirring. Immediately her focus shifts. He'll probably catch the little sigh of relief, under her breath. Whenever something like this happens she knows that no matter how much she tells herself that he'll be fine, she always worries. Sitting around fretting doesn't do any good, though, so she's grateful for the fact Cat Noir came back to check on him, and to keep her from fretting while she waited. ]

Yeah. I should go check on him again.

[ She's not sure if Cat wanted to see him for himself but she doubts it, and Jason will still need more rest. She can fill him in in the meantime, and eventually they'll see each other again. Next time, maybe.

She turns back to Cat now with a smile. ]

Thanks for coming back to check on him. You didn't have to do that, so I appreciate it. He will, too.

[ Cat waves his hand, a gesture both dismissive and encouraging, shooing her towards the door. ]

Think nothing of it. Tell him I said hey.

[ He grins. ]

And the next time there's trouble, be on the lookout for me.

[ She doesn't really need to be told twice, flashing him a grateful parting smile. ]

Try not to find trouble TOO fast, Tom Cat. Till next time.

[ And with that, a wave, and a teasing grin, she's gone through the door. ]

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