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“Yeah, well…that’s Chloe for you. I didn’t think you’d actually care for her opinion.” He’s…cautious about what he says— he’s never certain if it’s just Chloe being Chloe or if there’s an actual reason (even so, he’s not trying to pick sides when it’s not necessary). “Uh—” A pause (is she just trying to reassure him?) before he smiles back at her. “Right. I mean, I don’t think I’ve got in nearly as bad as she does, but…I think I can at least understand the feeling.” He figures it’s a different kind of publicity, but he’d like to think he can at least somehow relate. “If you have a good sense of humor, it’s not too much effort. They aren’t always that ridiculous, when done right. But I guess you wouldn’t…punderstand.” Adrien snickers to himself, a shrug— he certainly doesn’t let it bother him. “People put people on pedestals all the time— it’s not really fair to either of them. I think he’s happy enough just doing his job, and that’s all that matters in the end, isn’t it?” It’s kind of a lie, but really, he’d like to keep Chat’s public image somewhat nice.
“ you’re right, i don’t. ” even as ladybug, she doesn’t care for her opinion - it DIDN’T mean the words didn’t get to her from time to time, though. then there was just the general dislike she had for the blonde . . . an awkward grin, she’s suddenly thankful for the black mask on her face to hide initial reactions. the question is on the tip of her tongue: what is it like for you ? they’re not like that. yet. she hopes. “ it must not be as glamorous as the media paints it -- ” marinette settles on finally, something vague enough to work with. blue eyes blink at him, did he really just . . . ? “ oh mon dieu, ” she’ll say with a whine in her voice, gloved black hand landing on her forehead. “ my ears are burning, my head has stopped beating, i think my soul just left my body -- why’d ya’ have to say that !? ” she’ll say dramatically, teasing only in her town. “ yes, as long as you’re happy, content, and don’t feel like you’re missing something in your life - what else can you ask for ? ”










