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Chapter 45,
"Interesting. So you think it would be best if your friends took shifts?" Gabriel asked Marinette. She was a little nervous, because she was so use to speaking to him on an electronic device, that she didn't even think that he'd be standing right next to her.
"Well they are all very capable. Say we divide the class into three groups. The first group will sing and display their outfits, while the other two groups work on the behind the scenes of the show. Pulling the ropes, controlling the lights and whatnot. As the first group finishes their section, we carefully switch out them with group two. Say Ivan models his last outfit and he gets Max to get ready to go on stage and Ivan takes over his job. That way they have enough time to change and prep, you know." Marinette said and Gabriel nodded.
"That seems acceptable. I'll admit most of the models I've worked with aren't very willing to put any effort in the technical matters of the show." Gabriel said and Marinette giggled.
"They probably don't wanna get sweaty." Marinette said. Gabriel didn't laugh, but he did give a very subtle smirk , because it was rather funny.
"Gabriel, there is a call from the mayor regarding your questions on the Pont des Arts." Nathalie said and Marinette blinked.
"The Pont des Arts?" Marinette asked and Gabriel did a curt nod.
"It's a beautiful iconic location in Paris. I was considering that for the location of the show." Gabriel stated and Marinette paused.
"Oh." Marinette said and Gabriel rose an eyebrow at this muted response. He turned towards her.
"'Oh'? Is there something wrong with the Pont des Arts?" Gabriel asked and Marinette rubbed the back of her neck.
"No... No, I mean, nothing's wrong with the Pont des Arts- I love it there and I find it beautiful." Marinette said.
"Then what was with that response?" Gabriel said and Marinette bit her lip.
"Um... well, I was just thinking... it might be fun to do the show in a location that's more known to host concerts. You know because they probably already have the lights and stuff we'd need, and also, it would possibly let people know right off the bat that this fashion show is different then others." Marinette said. Gabriel paused for a moment and glanced to the left before responding.
"Such as where?" Gabriel asked and Marinette hesistated.
"Well, the first thing that comes to mind is the Stade de France. They've had some pretty iconic bands have played there. The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Jagged Stone, Guns and Roses, AC/DC and others... of course that might be too much space, but that's-that's all I was thinking." Marinette said and Gabriel turned to Nathalie.
"The call in my office?" He asked and Nathalie nodded.
"Very good. I'll be back Marinette." Gabriel said and then he exited the dining room. Marinette let out a breath of pure anxiety.
"Are you alright Marinette?" Nathalie asked and Marinette shrugged.
"He can get really intense, really quickly." Marinette said.
"Would you like a glass of water or tea?" Nathalie said and Marinette shook her head.
"No I think I just need a minute before we continue." Marinette said and Nathalie offered her a sideways smile.
"Well, I see no harm in allowing you to go up to talk to Adrien if you'd like. Mr. Agreste will most likely be on the phone with the mayor for quite some time." Nathalie said and Marinette blinked.
"Really? He's normally so busy." Marinette said and Nathalie nodded.
"Yes, Well most of his lessons are here at the house. But he should be upstairs practicing the piano right now. I see no hard in letting you see him." Nathalie said.
"But still, isn't that the type of thing Mr. Agreste wouldn't like?" Marinette asked and Nathalie shrugged.
"If he throws a hissy fit, I'll deal fit Gabriel. It'd be my fault for giving you permission anyways, might as well let him be mad at me." Nathalie said and Marinette hesitated.
"Well, I appreciate that, but I don't know if I'm really comfortable with you getting in trouble for me." Marinette said. Nathalie let out a big smile, set down the papers from her hands to the table, and knelt in front of Marinette.
"I'm gonna let you in on a little secret Marinette. People make their own choices in life. Whether that be to choose a career in the arts over business like their family wanted or to even to risk your life to save someone else's. With the arts, you may not get the money and fame that you originally hoped for, but those people may just find a life and community that they are happier with because the arts mean so much to them. And when you risk your life for something, that means you have a chance of dying. Risking your life to save someone else's, essentially means you look at someone and think, often instinctively 'I can't let you die' and you rush to save them." Nathalie adjusted her glasses.
"And while not all of the choices are so life changing, there is something to be said for standing up for what you believe in, even though you'll probably get in trouble. Sure, I might get in a little bit of trouble with Gabriel, but I won't be getting in trouble from you, because of two simple reasons. One, it's my decision; so if I get in trouble, then so be it. Two, if I was getting in trouble for anyone, it would be me getting in trouble for Adrien." nathalie said and Marinette's eyes widened.
"Really?" She asked and Nathalie sighed.
"I... I should have been better about being there for Gabriel AND Adrien. I haven't done a very good job of being there for Adrien, but I'd like to change that while I can." Nathalie said and Marinette smiled.
"Ok. I guess I should probably go up and see how Adrien is doing." Marinette said Nathalie stood back up and Nathalie stood back up and gave Marinette one of her widest smiles.
"Very good. I'll see if cook can whip up a quick snack for you two." Nathalie said and Marinette made her way up the stairs. She followed the music to Adrien's room and knocked; though it was rather timid, she successfully knocked. She waited a moment and she gently opened the door.
"Adrien?" Marinette said and she blinked when she didn't see Adrien at the piano. She saw an ipod on top of the piano playing the song that Adrien was suppose to be practicing. The blond however, was sitting on his bed with his laptop in his lap and his earbuds in his ears. Marinette smirked when she saw him. She turned off the music and Adrien turned to look at her.
"Oh, Marinette, you scared me." Adrien said putting a hand over his heart. Marinette giggled and sat on the bed with him.
"What are you looking at?" Marinette asked and Adrien shrugged.
"I was actually trying to find that notebook guy." Adrien said and Marinette rose an eyebrow at him.
"What notebook guy?" Marinette asked. Adrien reached over and picked up the notebook Marinette had given him.
"This guy. You said it was based off of an actual content creator, but I couldn't remember his name." Adrien said and Marinette smiled.
"Oh, his name is Ranboo." Marinette said, reaching her hand over the laptop and searching the creator for him.
"He's and American 18 year old who plays minecraft and several horror games." Marinette said and Adrien looked at the screen.
"This dude with the mask, sunglasses and suit?" Adrien asked and she nodded.
"Yeah, he's technically a faceless streamer." Marinette said and Adrien looked at the videos.
"Oh, well, what's a nice introductory video to watch?" Adrien asked and Marinette paused.
"Well, the first video I saw was one of his Night In The Woods game. But I'm not gonna force you to sit down and watch 11 hours of Ranboo straight off the bat." Marinette said and Adrien chuckled lightly.
"I appreciate that." Adrien said and Marinette smiled.
"Oh, I know what would be fun to watch. One of his little cooking videos. He baked a cake to celebrate getting a million subscribers. But then he also has this video where he cooked American food in Britain." Marinette said.
"Sounds good. Which one do you like more?" Adrien asked.
"Ooo, good question. Let's see. On one you have 'If you try to hide candy from me, I will find it', but the other has, 'Hey, you know your country? It sucks.'. And then there's 'Someone moved my M&M's, and nor I'm gonna start killing'. Ooo, but then there's 'Two times the cheese, two times the disease, wooo'." Marinette giggled.
"Sorry, that line always makes me laugh." Marinette said and Adrien gave her a loving gaze.
"Then put on that one; you have a nice laugh." Adrien said and Marinette blushed.
"Oh, uh. Ranboo cooking American food it is." Marinette said and they watched the video together.