An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
"I'm telling you," Marinette panted as she ran after Alya and the Stonehearts, "she would be a much better hero than me!" "I had dozens of holders, Marinette, I learned to recognize potential," Duusu shook her head as she floated above her shoulder, her smile fond but a bit exasperated, "why won't you just trust me?" "Because - ALYA!" Marinette screamed as a Stoneheart flung a car right in her friend's direction. Alya had the wits to flatten on the sidewalk, but the car landed tires first right against the wall, trapping her. Marinette ducked behind a toppled delivery truck and leveled a Look at Duusu. "We will continue this talk later," she promised. "But right now I need Paonne - Alya needs Paonne. Duusu - spread my feathers!"
