The next morning, Liam, wearing his white and blue cotton tracksuit, selected his next target: Nino. Unfortunately, the whole class had to face Nanny McPhee, AKA Ms. Mendeleiev and her disgusting lesson spent dissecting animal organs. Liam could stomach the sight, it was the smell that proved the challenge. Rose had already shot out of the classroom to lose her breakfast, paying the price of a detention for leaving without permission.

After completing his lesson, Liam found Nino with Adrien on the staircase and seized his opportunity.

"Adrien, Nino!" Liam called out. "Sorry for interrupting you two."

"It's okay," Adrien responded.

"No problem, dude," Nino answered.

"First, I'd like to say sorry, Nino. For leaving you behind while we dealt with Gabriel Agreste."

"It's past now."

"Second, I heard you were aspiring to become a movie director."

"Yeah. We're just thinking about that. What would be a good idea for a movie? That can be done in a relatively small space?"

Liam thought up the first idea in his head. "A boy and girl go through hell. Arguments at home, domestic abuse, homelessness, drug addiction. They come through the darkness but she eventually passes and he's at his lowest. On her birthday, he's found hung." Liam looked at Adrien and Nino, whose mouths were unable to close.

"Where did THAT come from?!" Nino asked.

"I watch too many of my brother's movies."

"I think that's a bit dark," Adrien said. "But your intentions were good."

Liam thought for a second. "I'm gonna speak to Mr. Damocles about something. Any ideas who'll do what?"

"We need a script, lighting, make-up, sound design, score."

"Right, after I speak with Damocles, we'll talk about that. You may want to consult the class, I heard you made a movie before." Liam went off to the principal's office. Nino and Adrien watched him walk away.

"I don't like his ideas."

"He's probably trying to make friends with you," Adrien responded. "Did Alya tell you what he did for her?"

"Not yet."

"He promised her that if she asked people what they thought about him, then let him respond, then he would get her an interview with the Hornet. And he did! The interview's on the Ladyblog."

As Nino and Adrien kept talking, Liam made his way to the principal's office and knocked on the door.

"Come in." Liam walked in. "Ah, Master Rejeter. What can I do for you?"

"Please, just call me Liam. First, our science teacher wouldn't let Rose go to the bathroom, but Rose had been knocked sick by the organs we had to dissect. Poor girl nearly fainted! And the teacher gave her detention for leaving without permission."

"Thanks for notifying me. I'll tend to that matter."

"Thank You. Second, would it be possible to use the school as a location for filming?"

"Are you doing this for Nino Lahiffe, Liam?"

"Not just Nino, sir. There are other students in the class who could gain experience with their desired occupation if we make another film. Examples: Marinette Dupain-Cheng could show off her skills putting together costumes that are designed by Nathaniel Kurtzberg. Lila Rossi seems to be able to pull off convincing performances and best of all, you don't have to put a single penny into it. A part of making a movie is acquiring funds, isn't it? We'll all chip in. Heck, I can pay to use the school if that's what you want."

"You can do all of that?"

"Of course. My old school friends will be willing to help out. We did use to have a media after school club. They can get us the equipment."

"Hmmm. I approve your request, Liam. But I cannot allow the use of the school until after Christmas."

"That's actually a good thing, Mr. Damocles. It allows us time to get everything else together. Thank you so much. Good day, Sir."

"And a good day to you." Liam left Mr. Damocles' office and the bell rang. Time for PE. Liam ran down to get his PE bag out of his locker, then met Mr. D'Argencourt and his students outside. Nino, Max, Kim, Alix, and Rose.

"You're late, impudent." D'Argencourt scolded.

"Apologies, Mr. D'Argencourt. I was speaking to Principal Damocles about a project with Nino."

The students began mumbling, but Armand stopped them. "I hope you know that we're heading to the swimming center for a new Physical Regime provided by an assistant teacher."

"I'll be fine. Even if my right arm has some muscle damage."

D'Argencourt laughed at Liam's excuse. "Par le fer! And what proof do you have?"

The students and even D'Argencourt gasped when Liam took his jacket off and pulled his right shirt sleeve up, revealing the lasting scar from Hawk Moth stabbing him with his can. Of course, he couldn't tell them that. The scar was a crater on Liam's body, still red and bruising all around. It looked like water was ready to leak out onto the poor boy's arm. Liam pulled his sleeve back down and put his jacket back on. Upon seeing everyone's faces, Liam frowned in guilt. "I am SO sorry. I didn't mean to do that to you."

D'Argencourt regained his composure. "Okay, let's get going." Liam ran and jumped over the staircase. Nino spoke to Liam as they walked.

"You did NOT have that wound at the race, Dude. What on earth happened?"

Liam answered. "I mishandled my brother's musket gun and a pallet ricocheted into my arm."

"Surely, you can't swim with that exposed."

"I've got a full bodysuit. Hate the damn thing, but at least you won't see the wound. Switching subjects, Damocles said we can't use the school until after Christmas, but my brother will let us use the house, and I can call some people and get the equipment needed."

"Really? Oh, dude, thanks a lot!"

"It's no big deal. If I have the means to help people, is it not also my duty?"

"Ha! Sounds like something Ladybug would say." The students kept walking till they arrived at the swimming center. As they got changed, Liam started talking to himself in his head.

'Okay: Marinette, Adrien, Nino, Alya. Nathaniel and Alix need a bit more. Who should I help next?' Liam snapped his fingers at the realization of who he could befriend next. "Juleka!"