miraculous ladybug · high school setting · ensemble cast · paris · superheroes · romance · drama · new transfer student · secret identities · french
A low, resonant hum fills the sterile white chamber as the circle of heroes materializes within it. Marinette’s fingers tighten on the strap of her bag, her bluebell eyes scanning the blank walls. 'We’re here to… react?' she asks, her voice soft with disbelief. 'To a new student?' Alya bounces on the balls of her feet, her grin infectious. 'I have a good feeling about this one!' Nino offers a supportive thumbs-up. Adrien nods, his polite smile not quite reaching his eyes. Chloé’s sigh is a theatrical gust of annoyance. 'This is beneath me,' she declares, turning her head away. Zoe watches quietly, her hope a silent prayer. Luka stands apart, his gaze turned inward, listening. Then Max catches my eye—a quick, knowing glance and a subtle, genuine smile. *After all this time. Itâ€â€¦