AN: These chapters are just a build up from when I've been at work, by the way. I've got about 20k worth of it so far and just posting them while working on requests.
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Chat Noir © Thomas Astruc
group chat: beleibe
marinara has joined the chat
marinara:
fucking end me
leks:
why
marinara:
wow you're really here a lot
what a surprise
yes, hello
leks:
gotta make up for lost time
u know
the usual
Thani:
Hey, Mari.
How was work?
marinara:
my arch enemy came back
and ordered two milkshakes
two
leks:
is this a thing
because it sounds like a thing
marinara:
it's a thing
I don't like it but it's a thing
Thani:
Apparently, it's been going on for months.
Two milkshakes is a really big deal.
marinara:
the second wasn't for her
but it was still an outrageous flavour
leks:
wow mari
u have an interesting life
marinara:
we can't all have streamers for friends
please don't be mean to me
leks:
no need to be jealous
Thani:
We've all been noticing the jealousy here.
marinara:
it's been a long week
leave me alone
leks:
but u seem fun
marinara:
I'm really not fun
you don't want to know me
not at all
leks:
mm
Thani:
Please, tell us more of the story.
Two milkshakes?
marinara:
they were takeaway
so I didn't have to stare at her from the limited tables
Thani:
That sounds like good news, for once.
Why is this a bad story?
marinara:
facing the wrath of the blender twice
no really I just have a blister
it hurts
leks:
oh i know that feeling
rip
Thani:
You still don't work weekends, right?
marinara:
not for that job
night one yeah
leks:
what's ur night job
marinara:
it's a secret
Thani:
She won't tell any of us.
marinara:
you won't tell me yours!
leks:
?
what do u mean he won't tell u
marinara:
exactly what I just said
leks:
?
dude's an artist
Thani:
Juleka, please.
leks:
i go for a few months
and everyone has secrets?
Thani:
Only because Mari's so secretive herself.
It's an even trade.
marinara:
life's not fair
tell me more, juleka
leks:
what's in it for me
marinara:
what do you want
Thani:
You really shouldn't be bonding.
leks:
play ranked with me
marinara:
…
you don't even play this game
leks:
ye i do
how else would i have met nino?
marinara:
what
leks:
this is my secret identity
and i've heard ur pretty good
marinara:
?
you just want me to play with you
Thani:
Juleka, you haven't logged on the game for four months.
leks:
ok ok
no i'm good i don't want anything
marinara:
that was a quick turn
leks:
nath does art commissions
my brother's used him before
Thani:
What?
marinara:
what
Thani:
I didn't know you have a brother?
leks:
ye he's how i know ladybug
marinara:
so are you the annoying sibling
leks:
no i'm cute
anyway nath's good if u want anything
including nsfw art
Thani:
I regret telling you anything.
marinara:
what did your brother ask for?
leks:
emotes for his stream
Thani:
That's not very specific, I do that for a lot of people.
And no one's ever mentioned you.
leks:
ya because why would he
not like it would get him a discount
Thani:
It probably would've, honestly.
leks:
oh
i'll tell him that for the future
marinara:
I can't believe I never guessed that
Thani:
I did say my wrist hurt before.
marinara:
yeah, but I wanted you to be a camboy
sadness
Thani:
Does that mean you'll tell us what you do?
It seems only fair.
marinara:
it's on the internet
that's all I'll say
leks:
thrilling job
must be hard work
Thani:
So mean.
leks:
maybe she's shy
i'm shy
Thani:
You say that but it doesn't really come across online.
leks:
i'm bad irl
marinara:
you should seem really blunt online
I mean
from what I've seen so far
leks:
maybe i should come back more often
if ur here to spy on me
marinara:
it's not spying if you're aware I'm here
leks:
mm
adrikins has joined the chat
adrikins:
hello!
leks:
yo
marinara:
adrien!
Thani:
Hey, Adrien.
adrikins:
my classes were so boring
but now i'm free!
leks:
did u also know nath does art commissions
adrikins:
oh wow!
does he really?
Thani:
Yes, and we still don't know what Marinette does.
That's all you've missed.
leks:
no my brother is also friends with ladybug
u missed that too
adrikins:
i am very jealous of your brother!
leks:
u shouldn't be
he's a giant dork
adrikins:
i am also a giant dork!
marinara:
I can confirm that
leks:
do u want another picture fanboy
adrikins:
my name is adrien but yes!
marinara:
why
leks:
i'm a giving person
(image: ladybug staring cross-eyed at camera)
adrikins:
quality content!
Thani:
I'm just surprised you never told us all this before.
And about your brother.
leks:
didn't really see the point
but it seems to make fanboy happy
marinara:
yes, that's definitely it
leks:
i am a good person
Thani:
If you say so, Juleka.
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private chat: leks and marinara
leks:
ur probably freaking out
stop
marinara:
why are you doing this to me
we're friends
leks:
ye i'm just teasing
i'm not gonna out u
calm down
marinara:
calm down?
is this revenge for your birthday present
leks:
sure
it's just me having fun
i'll be busy again soon anyway
marinara:
this is the worst fun
this isn't fun
I'm going to have a heartattack
leks:
well if u didn't do that face reveal
i wouldn't have this leverage
marinara:
so it's leverage now!
I'm not sending another free cake
you're only allowed one
leks:
it was a really good cake
anyway ur invited to dinner tomorrow
marinara:
…
thanks for the invite
leks:
u have to accept
marinara:
I will just so I can glare at you
while eating slowly
leks:
that's very specific
can i take a picture
marinara:
to post in group chat?
fine
leks:
maybe i'll start a ladybug fan account
and just post pics of u everywhere
marinara:
no please
the day someone finds me at work
is the day I kill myself
leks:
why
the apron's cute on u
marinara:
I'll tell your brother you're bullying me
leks:
that means telling him i'm here
and he'll be jealous of missing out
marinara:
fuck
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group chat: beleibe
marinara has joined the chat
marinara:
hey
adrikins:
marinette!
mari you're here!
marinara:
yeah, hey
what's going on
Thani:
He's just a bit excitable.
Like a puppy.
marinara:
why
Alyarr:
juleka just left after blessing us with pictures
really weird ones
now we know who her brother is at least
marinara:
oh
she showed that?
adrikins:
(image: ladybug chewing while glaring at camera)
Thani:
He plays with Ladybug a lot, apparently.
adrikins:
(image: ladybug elbowing a boy with dark-coloured hair)
marinara:
first of all
ladybug's cute as heck so really are blessed
second
did you save them adrien
adrikins:
(image: ladybug and juleka's brother laughing)
of course i did
that's a silly question!
Thani:
It's still a bit weird.
Alyarr:
that juleka has magical connections
that we never knew about?
absolutely
marinara:
to be fair
why would she tell you
Alyarr:
don't come at me with your logic
I'll fight you
marinara:
save the one on one action for nino
Alyarr:
I can spare you a kick
adrikins:
i imagine it's weird for her!
i get recognised sometimes and that's so odd
so imagine your friend getting recognised!
even weirder
marinara:
you get recognised?
adrikins:
don't forget about my medals mari!
marinara:
oh, right
award winning... something
Alyarr:
something indeed
what was it again
adrikins:
i'm sad you've forgotten!
Thani:
They're terrible people, Adrien.
Tell us again?
marinara:
that's him admitting he's forgotten
adrikins:
i am crying!
marinara:
piano
don't cry
adrikins:
so you do remember
i was almost heartbroken!
Alyarr:
don't break his heart, mari
what's wrong with you
marinara:
you made him cry
not me
Thani:
It was clearly all you, Marinette.
How dare you accuse us.
adrikins:
it was piano!
marinara:
look at that
I did it
you're all fucking losers
adrikins:
even me?
marinara:
that wasn't directed at you
you're safe
adrikins:
oh that's a relief!
i thought you didn't like me for a moment
Thani:
Does she actually like anyone, Adrien?
Alyarr:
other than you
adrikins:
she likes ladybug!
that's why we get along
marinara:
yeah
the rest of you are haters like nino
Alyarr:
I think we watch a lot more than nino
Thani:
You mean because we actually watch for more than giveaways.
adrikins:
but what if he wins a giveaway
doesn't that go against his moral code
of hating them!
Alyarr:
the day he wins anything will be the apocalypse
marinara:
even your heart?
Thani:
Are you so sure he'll ever win that?
adrikins:
i'm rooting for them!
marinara:
I'm sure nino will thank you for the support
even though you don't want him for a dad
adrikins:
i have no parents now
that's my tragic backstory
marinara:
what
adrikins:
everyone needs one, right?
nino's got his stream one
nath's bad at flirting!
Alyarr:
klsdjgdhdh
marinara:
I don't think bad at flirting covers everything
Thani:
It's a pretty good summary, actually.
adrikins:
!
see!
marinara:
so what's alya's backstory
adrikins:
she abandoned her son
Thani:
!
marinara:
I wasn't expecting that
but it's not wrong
nice job
Alyarr:
you were adopted!
adrikins:
and i got unadopted
do you see why this story is tragic!
marinara:
sdlgkdhh
Thani:
You're a terrible person, Alya.
How could I be so blind?
marinara:
yeah, alya
what's wrong with you
Alyarr:
this is called bullying
and I'm not here for it!
marinara:
nino's not here for it
you're fine
Thani:
Does Marinette have a tragic backstory?
marinara:
I'm still living it
it's working at the café
adrikins:
maybe someday you'll find love!
that's always a happy end right
Alyarr:
but what if she's happy single
adrikins:
then platonic love
like i have for plagg!
marinara:
that does sound like a happy end
much better than the barking dog
that I'm thinking about killing
Thani:
Mari, you can't murder a dog.
marinara:
it's me or the dog
adrikins:
i'd pick you wearing earmuffs!
Alyarr:
the dog
Thani:
The dog.
marinara:
gonna kill myself anyway
since only adrien loves me
the betrayal hurts
adrikins:
no don't die!
marinara:
it's my destiny
to finally sleep in peace
forever
adrikins:
then i'll be sad!
marinara:
you have to live on
and glare at barking dogs for me
Alyarr:
can't you die without the monologue
marinara:
bite me
-x-
group chat: beleibe
marinara has joined the chat
marinara:
guess what
Thani:
Oh, no.
What?
Alyarr:
what
ninny:
what?
adrikins has joined the chat
marinara:
well, that's what
adrien's officially promoted
adrikins:
a promotion!
ninny:
bit weird
but ill bite
whats going on
marinara:
our little boy's all grown up
Alyarr:
he's no one's boy!
Thani:
This is getting mean now.
I'm sure you'll be loved someday, Adrien.
adrikins:
thanks!
ninny:
i think that was sarcasm dude
adrikins:
oh
not thanks!
marinara:
stop bullying him
he's now officially
a higher rank than nino
ninny:
wtf
Thani:
With your help?
adrikins:
no no!
we can't play together
she's too high!
marinara:
you heard the dude
he beat you all by himself
Alyarr:
like that's hard
marinara:
I'm sure nino would like to show you
what else is hard
ninny:
leave me out of this please
adrikins:
but nino only plays ranked with her
so isn't that hard already?
Thani:
Adrien's truly been promoted.
He's so smart now.
marinara:
does that mean he's too good to be our mascot
Alyarr:
he's lethal now
adrikins:
it sounds like you're talking about a dog
not me
marinara:
do you think the puppy next door
is called adrien?
Thani:
It is a fitting name.
marinara:
adrien, shut up
adrikins:
i'm not talking!
you've never heard me!
Alyarr:
adrien be quiet
you're keeping mari up at night
adrikins:
that's just us playing!
ninny:
you're too young for that
listen to your elders
marinara:
please stop implying I'm a pedo
he's not a little boy!
Alyarr:
I hear you
but I don't believe you
ninny:
words mean nothing
when you're an ageless sexless being
Thani:
No, we know she's a girl.
adrikins:
started roleplaying too late!
marinara:
somehow
I've come to like you fucking weirdos
so I have something to tell you
Thani:
Are you going to confess to your crimes?
Alyarr:
give us that backstory
marinara:
I'm living my backstory
stop expecting more than I'm willing to give
peer pressure is bad!
adrikins:
so so bad!
marinara:
adrien's got my back
ninny:
you two are the worst pair
marinara:
that's sweet of you to say
thank you, nino
adrikins:
i think that was sarcasm
marinara:
you're getting good at that
anyway, buddies
are you ready for the grand reveal?
Alyarr:
knowing you it's something dumb
so go for it
give it to us
ninny:
we have such faith
Thani:
To be fair, we think like this for a good reason.
adrikins:
good reason?
Alyarr:
she only told you her name
that's more than any of us!
marinara:
I can taste the salt from here
calm down
adrikins:
what's the reveal?
marinara:
adrien's not the baby
Thani:
As he's been telling us.
marinara:
no, for real
I'm nineteen
Alyarr:
?
Thani:
And you're actually telling us that?
adrikins:
nineteen!
that's younger than me!
ninny:
why are you telling us
are you dying
Thani:
Do you have a fever?
Alyarr:
?
marinara:
I told you
I like you guys
stranger danger has lessened
adrikins:
that makes you the baby!
marinara:
are you going to call me baby
because it was awkward when I said that to you
please don't
Alyarr:
I can't believe this
adrikins:
but mari!
marinara:
don't mari me
Thani:
Clearly marry her instead.
It's the only way we'll ever find stuff out.
ninny:
work on her night job next
were dying to know
adrikins:
i can't marry someone unless they love plagg!
marinara:
it's on the internet
and everyone loves plagg
don't be dumb
Alyarr:
is that you proposing
ninny:
it sure sounds like it
adrien already knows her name and age
what more does he need
marinara:
a face would be good
but he's never getting that
adrikins:
i like you just fine faceless!
marinara:
are you proposing now
adrikins:
maybe
Thani:
I can't deal with another couple here.
Alyarr:
we're not dating!
ninny:
please dont bring me into this
lets go back to mari marrying
adrikins:
you gotta meet plagg first
i'm sorry mari!
marinara:
why does it feel like I'm getting rejected?
I didn't do anything
adrikins:
i'm sure you're very nice!
no! you are very nice
but it's not enough
marinara:
you're making it even worse
break my heart easier please
Thani:
This seems pretty mild, actually.
Alyarr:
because he's not drunk?
ninny:
she has a point there
you're in no place to complain mari
marinara:
sdkfjdhh
I'm not even confessing to adrien!
adrikins:
you gotta confess to my cat instead!
then we'll go from there!
marinara:
no!
adrikins:
no?
ninny:
the backwards rejection
the turn around
Alyarr:
the comeback!
marinara:
I will stay where I am
without meeting your cat
and just enjoy your friendship
adrikins:
but he's so cute!
marinara:
not cute enough to make me not be a hermit
therefore
we shall never marry
ninny:
how could this happen
Alyarr:
I was just starting to ship it
marinara:
ship yourselves instead
Thani:
That's asking for too much.
ninny:
shut up thani
adrikins:
(image: plagg staring at camera with wide pupils)
look how cute he is!
marinara:
not cute enough to make me leave my lair
I'm here for life now
Alyarr:
or until adrien the puppy drives you insane
which won't be long
Thani:
I bet you'll last a few weeks before knocking on their door.
Marinara:
I can't just tell someone to make their dog shut up
pets don't work like that
adrikins:
telling plagg to shut up makes him meow more!
it really doesn't work!
ninny:
adrien shut up
adrikins:
what
Alyarr:
you can't test things out on him
hoping it'll work on the dog
ninny:
theyre so alike
marinara:
adrien
are you also tiny and yell at loud noises?
adrikins:
no i'm pretty tall!
but i do yell when i'm surprised
so maybe yes to the second one!
Alyarr:
how tall is tall
adrikins:
idk tall!
ninny:
informative
adrikins:
i've grown since i last measured!
marinara:
let's just say he's tall
and hope the puppy doesn't follow
adrikins:
oh!
juleka's brother is live
ninny:
do you recognise him yet nath
Thani:
Give me the link and I'll tell you.
adrikins:
(link)
Alyarr:
definitely the dude from the pictures
and look how many viewers he's got?
marinara:
well, yeah
he's ladybug's friend right
adrikins:
i never really paid attention to others!
did you draw all these emotes nath?
Thani:
Half or so.
The ones with the thicker outlines are mine.
adrikins:
they're so good!
Alyarr:
you'll make him get all shy
give him a bit of criticsm
adrikins:
oh
why aren't they mine!
ninny:
thats not really criticism?
Thani:
Pay me.
adrikins:
love me enough to give me them!
Alyarr:
not how this works
nice try though
b for effort
marinara:
he deserves lower than that
didn't even proposition him
ninny:
are you saying youd slut for emotes
marinara:
you see those crisp lines?
I'd do a lot for those
Alyarr:
careful
you're probably making his cold heart flutter
adrikins:
don't be mean!
Thani:
I'd much prefer money.
marinara:
the rejection...
I can't handle any more
first adrien
now thani!
Alyarr:
you're losing your touch
soon you'll be washed up
with no charm
ninny:
are you trying to say she had charm before?
adrikins:
she's very charming!
Thani:
That's what she wants you to think, buddy.
marinara:
all those nights we've stayed up
and I'm now charmless?
I see how it is
Thani:
You're just bad at sleeping.
marinara:
that's why we bonded
and you're throwing it all away
because of emotes
adrikins:
this is all my fault!
Alyarr:
absolutely
everything is your fault
ninny:
this is why you were unadopted
marinara:
I mean
isn't it luka's
ninny:
who
marinara:
…
juleka's brother
Alyarr:
oh!
adrikins:
it's in his description!
did you guys not even look at his stream properly
that's so mean!
Thani:
Gotta support Juleka's family properly.
marinara:
you're just feeling high and mighty
even though you didn't know who he was
Thani:
Honestly, I barely even remember talking to him.
adrikins:
but he seems nice!
Alyarr:
so do you
but I'm waiting for something bad to happen
marinara:
all the badness went to adrien the puppy