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ML: Are They Worthy? Chapter 60: Changing Habits!/Matchmaker

After school Tuesday, Marinette pulled Vlad aside with her and Adrien “Hey, um, is today a good day to search for Lila?”

Vlad shook his head. “Sorry, I’ve got work to do,” he said. “My mom wants me at the agency today to plan our next shoot.”

“Well, tell her I said ‘hi’ for me” Adrien said.

“Will do” Vlad said, walking off.

Marinette looked at Adrien and inquired “You’ve met his mom?”

Adrien nodded. “I’ve met her a couple of times. She’s basically what my dad is to me for Vlad.”

“What’s she like?” Marinette asked, walking off with Adrien.

Adrien pondered. “Well, she’s a professional” he started. “She knows what she wants, and she does what she can to get it.”

“That sounds intimidating” Marinette said.

“It can be” Adrien said. “But she does have her moments of sweetness, and Vlad has told me she’s more relaxed at home than when she’s working.”

“I see” Marinette said. They ran into Mylene and Ivan. “Hey Ivan. How’s your sister doing?”

“Well, the doctors told her to take it easy for now,” Ivan said, “but she should be out and about doing her stunts again soon enough.”

Marinette smiled. “That’s good to hear. I was impressed with her skill when I came out to see her.”

Ivan smiled back “She’ll be glad to hear that.”

Meanwhile, Vlad was heading into his mom’s office when he spotted Wayhem. “Wayhem?” he asked.

“GAH!” Wayhem said

“Are you here to interview?” Vlad inquired further.

Wayhem flailed nervously. “Well, I mean, I guess, if that’s what you call it.” He then lost steam and settled down. “I tried coming here yesterday, but I got too scared…”

Vlad smirked. “Well, today you’re here with me,” he said, putting his arm around Wayhem. “Come on. Let’s go.” Vlad walked Wayhem in to the building. The two walked up to Vlad’s mom’s office. “This is it. Do you want this?”

Wayhem felt so many emotions. He had kind of been thrust into this, but at the same time, he could be a model, just like his heroes. He could become that hero to others. He gathered his courage, nodded, and said “Yes.”

“Alright then” Vlad said. He knocked on his mom’s door and then entered with Wayhem. “Hey mom.”

“The meeting’s in the conference room,” she said.

“I know” Vlad said. “But I brought someone with me.”

She looked up from what she was doing and saw Wayhem. “Ah, Wayhem. Welcome.”

“Uh, you have a meeting?” Wayhem said.

“That can wait a little bit” Vlad’s mom said. “Vlad, why don’t you go in there and tell everyone to hold up for a moment, while I interview Wayhem here.”

“Sounds good” Vlad said. Vlad left the room.

Wayhem’s nerves shot through the roof. He was alone with fashion mogul Ichika Harada-Brodeur. “Would you like some water?” she asked.

“Uh, yes please” Wayhem said.

Ichika pushed a buzzer “Claire, could you bring me a pitcher and two glasses of water?” she asked.

“Sure thing boss” said Claire on the intercom. She arrived shortly after with the water. She had shorty, curly, black hair, a white shirt, a pink skirt, black leggings, and white slip-on shoes.

“Thank you Claire” Ichika said. She nodded at her. Claire got a little embarrassed, but smiled back, waved, and walked off.

“Um, what was that about?” Wayhem asked noticing the strange interaction.

“Hm?” Ichika said. “Oh, that. That was nothing. You know, you’re very perceptive. That’s a quality we like in our models. If they notice something could be better, we listen to them.”

“I see” Wayhem said.

“So tell me,” Ichika said, “why do you want to become a model?”

Wayhem had his reasons, but right now, they were a bit jumbled. “Well, I, uh….” He took a drink of water.

Ichika smiled. “It’s OK,” she said. “I get it. You’re face to face with me. Anyone would get nervous. Why, even Adrien and Gabriel Agreste got nervous meeting me the first time.”

Wayhem was confused. “They did?”

Ichika nodded. “Take your time.” She smiled.

Wayhem thought it over, took another drink of water, took a deep breath, and then said, “Well, I feel models are brave. They make themselves vulnerable to the public, but it’s that vulnerability that gives them control, if that makes sense.” Ichika nodded. “I want to show that I can be that brave. To show people that they don’t need to be afraid. To be bold!” Wayhem gained confidence as he was speaking.

“I used to be a much more shy kid, but then I started perusing through fashion magazines, and seeing all those people just bare themselves to the world gave me the confidence to open up more. I want to be that for someone else. That light of inspiration.”

Ichika’s smile grew wider as Wayhem was explaining his reasons. “Well, I certainly agree with your principle philosophy,” she said. “You are daring, but you also appear timid. It’s an interesting mixture, and one that could work. Although, a model needs to look the part as well.” She pressed her intercom. “Claire, can you come in and show our latest candidate to Louise to see if they can make magic with him?”

“Uh, sure!” Claire said. She walked in, face red, and approached Wayhem. “OK, um, I actually didn’t catch your name.”

“It’s Wayhem” he said.

“Ah, yes” Claire said. “Right this way, Mr. Wayhem.” Wayhem was confused, as the two left.

Ichika was smiling ear to ear. “He’s a sweet boy” she said. She got up from her desk and walked into the conference room. “Alright people, time to plan for our next ad campaign” she said, quickly switching from kind to down to business as she entered the room.

The meeting occurred, and once they had finalized the details of their goals, Ichika said “Alright, we have our plans. Let’s get started!” The team broke off to begin tackling the various aspects of this campaign.

“Well, that went well” Vlad said.

Ichika looked at her son “By the way, I can see why you thought Wayhem could be a model. If things go well, maybe he could be a part of this campaign.”

Vlad smiled. “I’d like that.”

Ichika smiled as well. “Come on, let’s see how he’s doing.” She left, and Vlad followed. They entered a photo room, and at the camera was a person with a long black ponytail, a black coat and pants combo, a white shirt with frills at the ends and a white cravat. “Louise, how is Wayhem doing?”

Louise turned to Ichika and said, “Oh, he’s great with the camera.”

Wayhem blushed. “Well, I’ve just been doing what you told me.”

“Kid, that’s 90% of the job” Louise said, taking another picture. “Yeah, just get some of our stuff on him, and we’re good to go.”

“Great” Ichika said. She looked around. “Where’s Claire?”

“Oh, she left as soon as she explained everything to me,” Louise said.

Ichika bit her nails. “Well, no matter. Hey, Louise?” Louise perked up. “Why don’t you see how well Wayhem and Vlad do in a shoot together?”

Louise smiled. “That’s a great idea! Vlad come here.”

Vlad smiled, and walked onto the set. “Don’t worry, I’m a professional” he said. “If you’re having trouble, just follow my lead.” Wayhem nodded. The two posed

“Good good” Louise said. “Now, Vlad, I need you to move to the left a little bit.”

Ichika left the room. “Claire?” she said, searching throughout her office. “Where are you?”

“Here” she said nervously from under her desk.

Ichika approached her. “Claire. What are you doing hiding under your desk?” she asked.

“I just can’t do it” Claire said. “Every time I see them, I just… I can’t think straight.”

Ichika put her hand on her shoulder. “Claire. I know you can do this” she said. “You’re not my personal assistant for nothing.”

“I know…” Claire said. “But…”

Ichika smiled. “Relax. It’s OK” she said. “One step at a time. Now let’s get you out of here.” Ichika helped Claire to her feet.

“OK” Claire said. “Is there anything you need?”

Ichika shook her head. “Not right now. Just keep doing your job.” Claire nodded. Ichika went back to check on Louise, Vlad, and Wayhem. “How are things going?”

“Great! Louise said. “They have a really good chemistry between them.”

Ichika smiled. “That’s just what I like to hear,” she said. “Wayhem, could you go to my office? My assistant Claire will give you some forms for your parents to sign.”

“OK” Wayhem said. “I hope Clair’s doing better. She was almost as nervous as I was when she got here.”

Vlad raised an eyebrow. “Oh, was she?” he said. Wayhem left. “Mom. A word.” The two went into a private area. “Are you doing that thing again?” he asked.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about” Ichika said.

“Mom! Please. You know what I’m talking about” Vlad said.

Ichika didn’t have a response right away. “Claire told me she liked Louise” she said, after a while.

“MOM!” Vlad said. “Remember what happened with Adrien’s dad and his assistant?”

“That was different” Ichika said.

Vlad sighed. “Look, I just don’t want to see anyone get hurt,” he said.

“Of course not, sweetie” Ichika said. “And I know Louise wouldn’t hurt Claire. Or…” she caught herself too late.

Vlad was confused. “Or what?” he asked.

Ichika looked at her son sheepishly. “I know you wouldn’t do anything to hurt Wayhem.”

Vlad was embarrassed and screamed into his hands. When he finished, he said “Mom. Please.”

“I’m just trying to help” Ichika said. “I mean, you helped your friends Marinette and Adrien get together.”

“I-That’s different!” Vlad said, defensively. “I knew they had feelings for each other. You’re doing all of this without confirming Louise’s feelings, or mine! Heck, I don’t even know if you asked Wayhem how he feels!” Ichika was embarrassed. “Please, just do that before anything.”

“I’m sorry” Ichika said.

Vlad sighed. “I’m going to go talk to Claire. I hope she’s not too upset.” Vlad walked off. Ichika wanted to stop him, but she couldn’t. She sighed, knowing her son was right.

“Well well, what do we have here?” Hawk Moth said from his lair. “A poor mother hen just trying to help people where she can. Fly away, my little amuka. Give her the help she so desires.”

The akuma flew to the agency and fused with Ichika’s glasses. “Hello Matchmaker. I am Hawk Moth. I see that you just want to help people get together with the people they love. Well, I’m going to give you that power. In return, however, I want you to get Ladybug and Cat Noir’s miraculous!”

“The perfect pair!” Ichika said. A purple-black aura consumed her. Once it subsided, she had an 80’s style visor, and robotic armor similar to Samus Aran, but black with red accents. She smiled.

She kicked down the door to the set. “Boss?” Louise said.

“It’s Matchmaker now!” she said. One of her hands went up her arm, and out of the socket came the head of a match. Louise was scared. “Don’t be afraid” Matchmaker said

Meanwhile, Vlad saw Wayhem picking up his forms from Claire and walked over. “Thank you” Wayhem said.

“I hope to see you soon,” Claire said.

“Hey” Vlad said. The two turned their attention to him. “Are you both alright?”

“I’m fine” Wayhem said. “Why?”

Claire looked at Vlad. “I this about your mom’s habit?” she asked. “I asked for her help on this.”

Vlad was confused. “Really?”

Claire nodded. “It’s fine. Really. I just want to get an answer, whatever it may be.”

“Oh,” said Vlad. “I might have jumped the gun on this one.”

“Well, I’ve got your answer” Matchmaker said. The three turned around in horror to see Vlad’s mom had been akumatized. The match head was now on fire, and her other hand turned into another match head. She jumped to Claire’s desk. Everyone cowered before her. She struck the unlit match against Claire, igniting it. She brought the two flames together to create a bigger flame.

“That CAN’T be good” Wayhem said.

“Let’s go!” Vlad said, grabbing Wayhem’s arm and ran off.

“Aw, how cute” Matchmaker said.

Louise walked out into the office general area. “Claire?!”

“Louise?!” she replied. The two ran up to each other, paused, and kissed.

Matchmaker looked at the two and remarked “And Vlad was worried. Speaking of…” she searched the area for Vlad.. “Vlad? Sweetie, where are you?”

Vlad and Wayhem were hiding. “OK. So now, we know her power needs two people” Vlad said. “Maybe it would be better if we separated.”

“Gotcha!” Wayhem said. “I’ll buy you time!”

“Wait, that’s not what I…” Vlad said. Wayhem already started charging to the middle of the room. “...meant.”

“Hey!” Wayhem called. “Over here!”

Matchmaker looked at Wayhem. “My, you ARE bold. Perfect for my Vlad!” She got out a new match.

“Vlad?” Wayhem said, confused. Matchmaker rushed at him, which snapped him out of his confusion, and he ran down one of the halls.

Once the coast was clear, Vlad left his hiding spot. “This is bad.” He ran out of the building.

“Wayhem!” Matchmaker said. “Where are you?” She kept looking for him.

“Matchmaker! It appears your target has eluded you once more. Furthermore, I doubt your other target is still in the building, let alone with him” Hawk Moth said. “Perhaps it would be better to leave the building. That way, you can get Ladybug and Cat Noir’s attention.”

“What a wonderful Idea Hawk Moth!” Hawk Moth. “Soon, those two lovebird heroes won’t be able to control themselves around each other!” She walked out of the building. Wayhem remained in hiding.

Matchmaker stepped out of the building. “My my, for the city of love, there isn’t that much love on display” she said. “Let’s fix that!” she said, as both hands turned to match heads. She started turning everyone she could find into a couple. “Oooooo! This is so exciting!”

“Well, your excitement is over!” said Judgement Wolf standing over her.

Matchmaker turned to him. “Ah, Judgement Wolf!” she said. “By chance, are Ladybug and Cat Noir with you?”

“Not yet” Judgement Wolf replied.

“What a shame” Matchmaker said. “How does it feel? Being a third wheel between Paris’s superhero Queen and King?”

“Eh. I’m not bothered” he said. “They deserve the attention they get.”

“Aw, how brave” Matchmaker said. “Perhaps I can find someone for you so you don’t need to put on such a brave face.”

“Sorry, but as a hero, bravery is what I’m all about” Judgement Wolf said. He then drew his sword and went to strike. Matchmaker jumped back. Judgement Wolf continued to try and deal a blow to Matchmaker, but Matchmaker kept avoiding it.

Marinette and Adrien were walking around when Marinette’s attention turned to the TVs. She saw the commotion between Judgement Wolf and Matchmaker. “Adrien. We have to go.” Adrien looked up, saw the same thing, and nodded. The two hid in an alley. “Tikki! Spots On!”

“Plagg! Claws Out!” The heroes left the alley.

Judgement Wolf continued to try and fight Matchmaker. “Why do you fight?” Matchmaker asked. “Isn’t love a better option?”

“Not like this” Judgement Wolf said.

Ladybug and Cat Noir joined the scene. “Sorry we’re late!” Ladybug said.

“So, who's your friend?” Cat Noir said.

“Perfect!”” Matchmaker said. She got out her matches again and struck Ladybug and Cat Noir, setting them ablaze.

“NO!” Judgement Wolf said, trying to stop Matchmaker. But he was too late. Matchmaker put the two flames together.

Judgement Wolf was worried, but when he looked back at Ladybug and Cat Noir, they didn’t seem out of the ordinary. “What?” Ladybug said.

Judgement Wolf was confused. He turned to Matchmaker. “Could it be that you’ve burnt out?”

“No!” Matchmaker said, embarrassed. “Wait...Could it be?”

“Be what?” Cat Noir asked.

“Are you two actually dating?!” Matchmaker asked. “Oh man, this is great! Paris’s superhero duo are actually DATING! Hahahahahahaha!”

“What’s going on?” Cat Noir asked.

“How would she know that?” Ladybug asked.

Judgement Wolf told them “Her powers allow her to make couples out of people! I guess since you’re already a couple, nothing happened.”

“That’s right!” Matchmaker said. “I’m still going to need your miraculous.”

“Or what?” Cat Noir provoked.

“Or I’ll make even more couples!” Matchmaker said. She ran off.

“Yeah, you really shouldn’t ask a villain that question” Judgement Wolf said.

Ladybug surveyed the damage. “Well, the do seem in love” Cat Noir commented.

“Yeah, but that’s only because of the power” Ladybug said. “This isn’t right.”

Cat Noir grinned, placed his hand on her shoulder, and said “You’re right Ladybug. I know I wouldn’t want to start dating you because of fake feelings.”

Ladybug nodded. “So let’s figure out how to take care of this villain! Lucky Charm! A palm?”

“No offence, but I don’t want to fan her flames” Cat Noir said.

“Wait, I’ve seen this before” Ladybug said. “That’s it! We need help. ‘Ll be back. In the meantime, you track her down!”

Ladybug left. “Can do!” Cat Noir sounded off. “Shall me?”

“Of course” Judgement Wolf said. The two set off to track down Matchmaker.

Marinette entered Master Fu’s. “We’re going to need some help.”

Master Fu simply nodded, opened the miracle box, and said “Marinette Dupain-Cheng. Pick an ally you can trust to fight alongside you in this mission. Choose wisely: Such powers are meant to serve the greater good. Once the mission is over, you will retrieve the miraculous from them.”

We don’t need too many people Marinette thought. And it would be better if the heroes we did take were in a relationship. But what powers could help? “That’s it!’ she grabbed the mouse and ox miraculous. “Thanks Master Fu!” she said, running out.

The re-transformed Ladybug was now running across the rooftops of Paris. She called Cat Noir “Do you know where she is?”

“We tracked her down to the Champs Elysee” Cat Noir confirmed.

“Great! I’ll meet you there in a bit. Keep her distracted!” Ladybug said. She hung up. She made her way across town and spotted Ivan and Mylene.

She approached the couple. “Ladybug?! What are you doing here?” Ivan asked.

Ladybug closed her eyes and smiled. She opened them up again. “You are right. We need to be more open” she said. Ivan and Mylene were confused. “But it’s not up to me to tell you who everyone is. But I’m sure she would like to know.” She held out the boxes. “Besides, Paris is in trouble, and we need the two of you.”

Ivan and Mylene were surprised. “You’re Scouries?” Ivan asked.

“You’re Oxenfree?” Mylene asked.

Ladybug nodded. “I’m sorry this is so sudden,” she said.

“No” Ivan said. “I like this. Come here.” Ivan hugged Mylene. “Thank you.”

“You too” Mylene said. After a bit, Mylene said “Um, maybe we should go save Paris now…”

Ivan let go. “You’re right. Sorry…” The two took their miraculous. “Stompp! Charge!”

“Mullo! Get Squeaky!” The two transformed.

“Perfect! Now let’s go!” Ladybug said. “I’ll fill you in on the way.” The three heroes left.

Meanwhile, on the Champs Elysee. Roger was helping a woman out. The woman had long brown hair, brown eyes, a cream-colored sweater, black pants, and black heels. “Thank you Roger,” she said.

“No problem” Roger said.

“I’m sorry for causing you so much trouble recently,” the woman said.

“No trouble at all” Roger said, blushing. “Um…”

Matchmaker landed between the two of them. “Awww. Aren’t you two precious?” she said, She struck them with her matches and fused the flames. The two quickly became overcome with passion.

“HEY!” Judgement Wolf called. “Quit running away!”

Matchmaker looked at Judgement Wolf and Cat Noir who had just arrived. “Just try and stop me!”

Judgement Wolf and Cat Noir charged at her. She kept defending against the two of them. After gaining some distance on them, she said, “You’re gonna have to try better than that!” Oxenfree came in and hit her with his hammer. Scouries then jumped in with her jump rope and struck Matchmaker as well. Ladybug then joined Judgement Wolf and Cat Noir.

“HA! Two more heroes!” Matchmaker said. “Just another couple waiting to happen!” She got out her matches.

She went for Scouries, but she used her power. “Multiply!” She broke off into many tiny versions of herself and scattered.

“Get back here!” Matchmaker said. She kept trying to strike her match on one of the little Scourieses, but they kept dodging every time.

“So, what’s the plan?” Judgement Wolf asked.

We’re about to find out” Ladybug replied. “Lucky Charm! Spray deodorant?” She looked at Scouries, Oxenfree, and Matchmaker. “OK, I have an idea. Judgement Wolf, I’m going to need you to clear the area while Cat Noir and I join Scouries and Oxenfree in distracting Matchmaker. Tell us when it’s all clear!”

“Got it!” Judgment Wolf said, as he began his mission. Ladybug and Cat Noir jumped into action.

Matchmaker was trying to get Scouries. “Hold still!” she said. She then got hit once more by Oxenfree’s hammer. “Of course. You’re the bigger target. Let’s get you in love!”

“Soften!” Oxenfree said. Matchmaker tried to strike Oxenfree, but he was so soft that the match wouldn’t light.

“Huh?” Matchmaker said. She then looked around to see Judgement Wolf leading people away.

She then raced to get to some people before Judgement Wolf, but Cat Noir stood between them. “Ah aha ah” he said.

Matchmaker tried to go a different direction, but was blocked by Ladybug. “Guess again!”

She tried to go around, but Oxenfree met her. “Nope” he said. Matchmaker jumped up, but Cat Noir sent her back down. While she was writhing on the ground, Scouries took the time to attack her more. Matchmaker got back up and backed up.

Judgement Wolf finished clearing the area. “All clear!” he shouted.

Ladybug then ordered “Scouries! Oxenfree! Lower your guard!”

They both nodded. “Equalize!” Scouries said.

“Readjust!” Oxenfree said. The two heroes were back to normal. Matchmaker growled, and then struck the two with her matches.

As she was putting the flames together, Ladybug dashed in and sprayed the deodorant at the flame, causing Matchmaker’s head to catch fire. “GAH!”

“Oxenfree! Your other power!” Ladybug said.

Oxenfree nodded “Harden!” he said. He then used his hard hand to grab Matchmaker’s face, putting out the fire, and breaking the visor. He let go and the akuma flew out.

“No more evildoing for you, little akuma” Ladybug said. “Time to de-evilize! Gotcha! Bye bye, little butterfly. Miraculous Ladybug!” The ladybugs went and fixed all the damage cause by Matchmaker.

Ichika appeared out of the aura. “What happened?” she asked.

“Pound it!” said the heroes.

“Perhaps she and I weren’t the right match to take you down” Hawk Moth said. “But soon, I will find someone, and we will make the perfect pair for your demise!”

Ladybug’s, Scouries’s, and Oxenfree’s miraculouses all started to beep. “Cat Noir. Judgement Wolf. Care you take care of things here?”

“Of course” Cat Noir said, smiling.

Ladybug nodded. “Bug out!” She, Scouries, and Oxenfree left.

Judgement Wolf and Cat Noir helped Ichika up. “Are you OK ma'am?” Judgement Wolf asked.

“Yeah” she said, dejected. She sighed. “My son just got upset with me over a bad habit of mine is all.”

“It’s OK” Cat Noir said. “I’m sure he wouldn’t want this to happen.”

“Yeah, and I bet he would understand if you explained it to him” Judgement Wolf continued.

Ichika smiled. “Thanks,” she said.

“Is there anything I can help with?” Roger said, approaching the group.

Ichika looked at Roger. “If it’s alright with you Cat Noir, Judgement Wolf, I could get a ride with Lieutenant Raincomprix back to my office, while you two make sure everyone’s alright.”

“Sounds good” Cat Noir said.

“I don’t have a problem with it,” Roger said.

“Well, see you around” Ichika said, walking off with Roger.

“Don’t worry, I’ve got this” Cat Noir said.

“Are you sure?” Judgement Wolf said.

“Yeah” Cat Noir said. “She didn’t do too much. I’ll be fine on my own. You go on ahead.”

Judgement Wolf nodded at Cat Noir. “Thanks.” He left. Cat Noir did a survey of the city.

Roger held the door for Ichika. The woman from earlier waved at Roger, and Roger waved back. He got in his car and drove off. “Who was that?” Ichika said.

“Oh, her?” Roger said, nervously. “Her name is Amber. She just moved here from Ireland to help take care of her father. I’ve been helping her get used to the city.”

Ichika asked “Do you like her?”

Roger’s face turned beet red. “Well, I guess she’s nice, heh heh” he said, nervously.

“Because I get the feeling she likes you as well” Ichika said. Roger froze. “Although, I need to stop interfering as much. Heh. I can’t believe it. I’m the first one in my family to get akumatized since we got her.”

Roger’s ears perked up. “You don’t say…”

Ladybug, Scouries, and Oxenfree landed in a secluded area. Scouries and Oxenfree’s transformations fell. Mylene and Ivan gave Ladybug their miraculouses back. “thanks for letting us help out.”

“And thanks for telling us who we are” Ivan said.

Ladybug smiled. “Thank you for being such good heroes. Seeya!” Ladybug left. Mylene took Ivan’s hand and looked at him. Ivan smiled, and the two shared a kiss.

Judgement Wolf found his way into the office building. Once he was hidden, he called out “Beyyo! Fangs Dull!” He looked around, and walked out. He passed by Claire’s desk to see Claire and Louise flirting. “Claire? Louise?” he said.

They turned to Vlad. “Oh, Vlad” Claire said. “I didn’t see you there.”

“I just came out of hiding,” Vlad said. “What’s going on?”

“Well, after the spell, or whatever, wore off,” Louise began, “we realized what we were doing. I had apologized and started to leave, but then Claire stopped me. She then told me how she felt, and here we are.”

“In a weird way, that villain helped me out” Claire said, embarrassed.

“I see…” Vlad said. He looked around. “Where’s Wayhem?”

“Here!” he said, bursting onto the scene. “I wasn’t sure if it was safe or not, but I hadn't sensed her in a while, so I came out of hiding.”

Vlad smiled. “You’re fine, the threat has been dealt with.””By the way, what did you mom mean by saying I was a good fit for you?” Wayhem asked.

Vlad blushed. “Don’t worry about it” he said. “She was akumatized. You know how that can affect someone’s emotions.”

“Huh. OK” Wayhem said. Claire giggled to herself.

Roger’s car pulled up tot he office. “Here you are, ma’am” he said.

“Thanks Lieutenant” Ichika said. “By the way, if you need any advice, just ask.”

Roger smiled. “I think I can manage, but thanks anyway.” He drove off.

Ichika waved to him and then walked into the building nervously. “I’m sorry everyone,” she said.

“It’s alright” Claire said.

Vlad walked up to his mom. “I should apologize. I jumped to conclusions, and I upset you. I’m sorry.”

Ichika smiled. “It’s alright son” she said, hugging him. “I know you’re just looking out for everyone.”

Vlad smiled. “So were you.”

She met his face. “I’ve been trying to take it slower with those tendencies,” she said. “I still wanna help, but I know I need to take things slower and get all my facts straight.”

“It’s OK” Vlad said. Wayhem, Claire, and Louise looked at that moment, lovingly.

Once it was over, Ichika went back to business mode. “Anyway, Claire! I need you to stop by Brian’s office. He’s drafted a memo about our upcoming project. I need you to help spread it to everyone who couldn’t make it to the meeting.”

“Yes ma'am!” Claire said. “Louise, do you want to come along?”

“Sure” they said. “I wasn’t in the meeting either, so I need to learn what this campaign is about.” The two held hands and walked off.

“Wayhem!” Ichika said. Wayhem turned his attention to her. “How soon can I expect those forms back?”

“Oh, uh” he said, looking at them. “If all goes well, you should have them by the end of the week.”

“Good to hear. I expect great things from you” Ichika said.

“Thank you, ma’am” Wayhem said. He then left.

“So, is Wayhem your type?” Ichika asked.

“I mean, he’s kind of cute, yeah” Vlad said. “But I’ve kind of already got a crush on someone.”

“Really? How come this is the first time I’m hearing about this?” Ichika said. Vlad gave her a look. “Oh. Right.”

“Well, it might not come to anything” Vlad said, dejected.

“Hey, I’m sure you’ll find someone who’ll love you” Ichika said.

Vlad smiled. “Thanks mom.”

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