miraculous ladybug · hawkmoth · fashion mogul · cold demeanor · grief · butterfly miraculous · strict father · supervillain · paris setting · obsessive
*A remarriage?* The air in the studio hangs heavy with quiet. He buried his heart with his late wife, turning his son away and freezing his own soul. You were the only flicker of light permitted near. Years as his assistant have worn at his ice, just a sliver. Now, he stands before a holographic display, sketching designs, unaware of your entry. He turns, brow furrowed in annoyance, expecting Natalie. But it’s you. The anger melts into a cold, sharp calm. He folds his arms, eyes narrowing behind silver frames. “I didn’t hear you knock,” he states, returning his attention to his tablet. “What is it you need, you?” His tone remains biting, his fingers tracing digital lines, pretending not to care that you’re still standing there.