Adrien sat stunned as he listened, occasionally something would strike him so intensely he'd zone out. Luckily the story teller knew him well enough to catch onto this and would bring him out of his daze, making sure he was alright before continuing on.
After the story was fully exposed the room shook their head in disbelief. They knew the risks they took when they brought Alexandre Agreste to the human world, but none of them had anticipated something of this magnitude.
Rin had placed a friendly grip on Adrien's shoulder, steadying him. She regarded his newly reunited mother before asking, "Did you hear of any dates, that would help us out?"
"The peacock's birthday is three days from now, and it's likely that she'll strike then," Therese replied.
"Happy Birthday to Peacock from peacock, I suppose," Rin joked with a roll of her eyes.
"We must strike them before that date," Mamoru stated.
"Agreed, but at the same time most of the miraculous team hasn't had a chance to use their powers on an Akuma yet," Tomoya pointed out.
Byakuya inquired, "Must it be an Akuma they face to get used to using their powers?"
Rin blinked a bit as she considered Captain Kuchiki's suggestion, "Not necessarily, no. The Miraculous were originally designed for humans to be able to combat hollows."
Sora smiled at her sister and voiced, "So you're thinking like the Kenso practices the academy runs?"
Rin nodded as she added, "Sora, stop reading my mind it's a bit creepy."
"We're the identical set in the triplets," Sora reminded her with a wink.
"Preserve me," Tama remarked in a teasing nature as she flicked Sora's nose.
Sora giggled at her mother while Therese wrapped her arms around Adrien, and hugged him close.
"I'm so sorry you found out this way, sweetheart. I'm here now," Therese apologized as her son tightened his embrace on her.
'At least you won't be alone,' Rin thought as she watched the two. As if he'd read her mind Mamoru wrapped his arms around Rin's waist, pulling her close to himself.
'Konso Practice is one way for Alya, Nino and Chloe to learn how to use their new powers as well as for Chat Noir and Ladybug to train up a bit more,' Rin thought to herself.
Mamoru gently nuzzled into Rin as he asked, "Shall we gather them for another meeting?"
Rin smiled as she kissed Mamoru's cheek, "Maybe use a quicker method this time."
"Ah yes," Mamoru replied with a smirk as Rin and Sora headed into the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
"I'll text them," Adrien offered as he pulled out his phone and sent a group text to Marinette, Alya, Nino and Chloe.
Mamoru chuckled and nodded in acknowledgement, "that works as well."
Adrien quirked a brow, as he queried, "What other method were you going to use?"
"There is a kido spell that sends out a telepathic communication to several individuals at once," Mamoru explained.
Adrien's eye brows shot up underneath his bangs, and his eyes grew wide with shock before replying, "I think texting them will prevent them from questioning their own sanity."
"Quite true. Humans are quite delicate beings," Sora pointed out.
Adrien resisted the urge to face palm at that. He'd actually grown fairly used to Rin making such comments.
"You and Marinette, hmm?"
Adrien blinked a bit and then blushed slightly as he nodded, "Yeah, well… I don't know if you can know what it feels like. For the longest time I knew I loved whoever Ladybug was underneath her mask. I always knew my heart belonged to her but the more I got to know Marinette I just.. I mean she's so awesome! She's got so much talent with fashion design, she can bake. She's clever, she's kind, she's adorably clumsy. I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't a little flattered at how much she stutters around me. I just… I can't really describe her. Ya know? She's just so…"
"Perfectly imperfect," Mamoru offered with a slight chuckle as he added, "I know what you mean."
"They have a way of doing that, and it just makes you swoon even more. You see the good and you see the bad, but it's all part of the package. You just love all of it. Ichika can be demanding, boyish even, and her temper's a force to be reckoned with, she's got a sharp tongue when she's angry at something someone's done, or is doing. The layer beneath that is she gets angry when people mistreat each other because she cares. She doesn't want to see anyone hurt, she's boyish because she grew up having to prove herself against her male classmates and show she's as capable a fighter as they are. She's demanding because she knows what she wants and she won't settle for less. She's feisty and I love it," Tomoya agreed.
"Rin's similar without the boyish qualities. She's kind, she doesn't mind showing her feminine side but she'll never permit herself to show fear or uncertainty, if she ever does it's because she's comfortable or fully desperate. She's reckless, she'll throw herself in harms way to protect someone else. Regardless of one's parentage, social status, race, or even orientation, she treats everyone the same. She's just beautiful," Mamoru admitted.
The white haired teen girls emerged from the kitchen with two trays full of steaming bowls of rice.
"Oh Tamago gohan," Mamoru moaned out, feeling his mouth salivate.
Adrien shrugged, "First time for everything."
The girls set the trays down taking a bowl each for themselves. Rin sat with hers and after eating half the bowl suggested, "I'm thinking since it's Saturday, why not have the Konso later this afternoon?"
Tomoya eyed her as he inquired, "You truly believe that Paris has that many hollows?"
"Everyone has their regrets, regardless of where they are in the world," Rin pointed out.
The raven haired boy shrugged his acknowledgement.
The peacock approached Hawkmoth as a smile grew on her lips, "are we prepared for it?"
"Yes, I should be able to succeed in this quite easily," Hawkmoth replied.
"Then let's begin," the peacock stated.
Hawkmoth smiled and chuckled a bit to himself, "So soon? Didn't you wish it as a Birthday present from your Uncle?"
"My Uncle and my subordinate," The Peacock replied, "If we strike them before they have a chance to prepare they'll be more vulnerable. Ladybug and Chat Noir will be beside themselves on how to help their friend and as a result will hand over their Miraculous willingly."
Hawkmoth chuckled a bit, "Oh you are so like your Father."
"I am and I'm not," The Peacock replied.
"Frankly I was reluctant to let Cat Noir's mother free, but it isn't as if she can stop what's going to happen. If what I've learned about hollowfications is true, the magnitude of negative energy that's emitted in Paris will be enough to risk their soul reaper friends as well," The peacock sneered.