The Evidence Presented
Adrien finds Marinette's letter while walking along the Seine.
So apparently, Backwarder inspired me more than necessary… particularly for being so cringy, but I hope you enjoy this anyway and I have many other ideas written down so something not about Backwarder should come soon haha.
Mr. Ramier stood at the bank of the Seine, a letter in his hands. After Backwarder had been defeated by Ladybug and Chat Noir, he had returned to where he had been before being hit by the akuma's power. Skimming through the letter to see what had caused the unfortunate event, Mr. Ramier saw why Marianne might have been upset. Though he also saw that she hadn't continued to read the letter, that this person was talking about returning and giving them a chance. Of what he had learned about Marianne's secret love life (which wasn't much) from their occasional meetings on this bench, this didn't fit. The letter was also written in what appeared to be a female's handwriting. He wondered if this was meant for someone else, written by someone who was not Marianne's lover. He wondered if this was Ladybug's.
Not wanting to simply throw away the heartfelt note, Mr. Ramier went to the grate behind the bench. He placed the folded letter on the ledge and picked up a nearby rock to put on top. He hoped Ladybug would come to fetch it soon and it would get to the proper person this time. Whoever had caught Ladybug's attention was a very lucky young person.
After Adrien returned to Paris, he realized he needed some fresh air. The royal wedding was nice and picking up a prescription for a friend, while odd gave him some time away from his travel party, but Adrien needed away from his father and being stuck in a room or house with him. He loved him, but he needed space. And what better space than all of Paris?
Adrien easily escaped as Chat Noir, but soon detransformed and walked his hometown by foot. Walking the path along the Seine, he caught sight of something different. In an opening on the wall, there was a rock on the ledge. This wasn't entirely strange; people moved rocks all the time, threw them back into the river, kicked them to the edges of the path, some child might have built a rock structure. But as Adrien drew closer, he could swear a piece of paper, a white corner flicking in the breeze, was underneath the stone.
He approached to curb his curiosity and saw his assumption was correct. Holding the corner, he lifted the rock. He wondered what this was. Could this be for someone? Maybe he should leave it…
Adrien unfolded the paper and found a letter. His curiosity didn't stop. It wouldn't be left in a public place if it wasn't meant to be read, he reasoned in his head.
Dearest you,
When you love someone, you must never hold back from telling them when you have the chance, because one day you might realize that it's too late and that all your hopes and dreams are ruined with no way to go back in time and do it over. I want to tell it to you today before you leave so you can take my words with you. I'm hoping they'll make their way to your heart and that when you come back, you'll give me a chance to prove how true these words really are.
I love you.
The words nearly took his breath away. It was a heartfelt love letter. This letter must be very important! But it wasn't signed or addressed. Did the writer and recipient plan this exchange? There was no way to know how the note had gotten there or how long it had sat there.
Unbeknownst to Adrien, Plagg had been peeking out of his shirt and read the letter as well.
"Bleh! She sounds about as sappy as you."
The model blinked. "How do you know a girl wrote it?"
"The handwriting. It looks a lot like that Valentine's Day card you got…"
His green eyes studied the paper. "It does! Plagg, you don't think…?"
"Doubt it. Why would whoever gave you that letter leave an even more sappy letter out here?"
Adrien sighed and shrugged. Placing the paper back under the rock, he agreed with his kwami. "I guess you're right, Plagg. There's no kind of evidence to think it might be her. Or that it's for me." The model sighed one more time before continuing his walk. "Whoever that letter is meant for must be really special."
THE END
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Okay, okay, I really wanted to leave this with the same frustration as some episodes, but… I might have more…
TO BE CONTINUED
PS. Thank you to those that review and follow me and my stories! I see you and love your wonderful words! I really should make more of an effort to thank you all personally, but many of you review in guest… so please take this blanket thank you and know it comes from the heart and with all the sincerity I can put into a few simple words on the screen.