Inspired by 'Grumpy Cat' by imthepunchlord.
Ladybug is full of excitement and smiles when she hears about a new member. Chat Noir is excited for his lady's sake- he is used to it being him and her.
Just them.
They meet their teammate at the Eiffel Tower. And then Chat sees the familiar necklace of the real Fox Miraculous.
Their new member introduces herself as Renard. "It's nice to meet you!" his Queen says.
"Oh no, the real pleasure is meeting you! You're my idol!"
Chat doesn't say a word, remembering another fox here. One with power over illusions and who almost got his Miraculous by threatening a girl with bluebell eyes.
Sure, that Marinette had turned out to be an illusion.
But the memory was still terrifying.
"Kitty?"
Ladybug's confused voice snaps him back to the present. Renard looks confused and a little frightened. He steps forward to stand in front of her, his Queen to the side.
"Can I trust you?"
"What?"
He stares down at her. "Can I trust you, to protect the city? The last fox I met..."
"And she might just slip..."
"You're talking about Volpina." Renard said. "About Mari- that girl."
He nods.
She stares at him before offering her hand. He blinks at it before slowly taking it. She drags him into a hug. "I promise. Paris will be safe. The people will be safe."
The last part is whispered in his ear.
"Marinette will be safe."
Felix pulls back, a rare smile appearing.
"Well then. Welcome aboard."
