#Turtlebug

[izliz-zzy]

Sleepy weirdos.

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By: TurtleBug

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[tomihara-design]

「昆虫」

[lovlidollie]

Random Feyd HCs?

you said random so prepare yourself 😭 also i went way too far into this, the amount of research i did into the first few hcs alone is insane

feyd has a thing for imported cheeses and wines. giedi prime does not have the correct atmosphere nor natural resources to make soft, delicate cheese. the planet doesn’t have any photosynthetic potential, no room for grazing animals (let alone grass and greenery) and is so polluted that those who come visit are stuck with oxygen concentrators and advanced oxygen masks. almost, if not all food is imported from other planets: slig (a cross between a giant slug and a pig) from tleilax (feyd didn’t like it much, it was too sweet and not game-y enough for him.), milkbugs (arachnids the size of a small hand) and turtlebugs (sweet insects) from harmonthep (he didn’t like either. bugs weird feyd out and he doesn’t like looking at them.), paradan melon and pundi rice from caladan (the melon was just okay, but feyd loved having the rice with gyrak (heavily seasoned meat from zimia) as his post-arena meal.).

now let’s get into the wines. champia from rossak was something he only drank at dinner parties and official meetings. it’s a cloyingly sweet white wine, and bubbly, which feyd thinks is the only thing that makes it bearable. it’s too flowery and heady for him to properly enjoy. feyd has a high alcohol tolerance, but champia has a way of getting everyone wine-drunk quicker than they think. zincal is a very popular wine from caladan, which makes it the most accessible to the harkonnens. it’s a light red wine, clean and woody and cherry-like (cherries are one of feyd’s favourite fruits, he likes the acidity of them and enjoys chewing on the pits.) it’s a basic wine that feyd neither hates nor loves. now casyrack? his absolute favourite. it’s a dry, intense red wine, that needs to be aged. less than 5 years and it tastes thin and harsh and not at all enjoyable. it needs to be drunk before it’s eighth birthday, but feyd prefers it aged seven years exactly. it’s velvety and rich, with a smoky, spicy aftertaste that leaves feyd’s stomach feeling warm and his head pleasantly thrumming. it’s not popular across the known universe, leaving thousands of bottles sitting idly in the atreides family compound. feyd had to pull a lot of ropes to get a steady supply of the smooth wine.

now, cheeses. again, feyd is not a fan of sweet things. he likes his food salty, bitter, sour. thick cottage cheese is a yes from him. not the runny type and it specifically needs to be made from sheep milk. while he doesn’t like arrakis in general, he has a secret fondness for the food. feyd loves aged camel milk cheese. it’s rich and creamy with a clean finish and pairs well with meats. on that note, camel meat is one of his favourites to have. he eats all his meat bloody and basically raw (like.. feyd… it’s basically still alive…), but he likes how fatty the camel meat is, leaving it tender and juicy. he also likes thick cream cheese made with goat milk. feyd stuffs the cheese into dates and then rolls them in spice as a special treat for not killing too many people who pissed him off during the day.

feyd loves dark chocolate. he doesn’t like sweets and only enjoys them on very special occasions, which is why dark chocolate is so perfect for him. it’s hard to source, but when he’s able to get it imported he does not share with a single person. his favourite would be the 99%-100% cocoa bars. it helps make him slightly more manageable and puts him in a better mood.

he hosts the best parties on the planet. they’re exclusive and elusive, and all the harkonnen elite want nothing more but to be invited to a feyd-rautha party. supplies the guests with the best alcohol and food one can get their hands on. he generally sticks with his pets, stroking their skimpy, scantily-clad bodies while he drinks his wine. he doesn’t have many friends, but he has acquaintances that he has to keep up appearances with, so feyd is sure to make his way around and greet (threaten) everyone.

ends up fucking one of his pets over a table at one of his parties and ‘accidentally’ starts an orgy.

elite music taste. only knows bangers. gatekeeps the good stuff though.

has a blood kink and would willingly eat you out on your period if you’ve behaved. in fact i feel like he’d be more inclined to eat you out even if you haven’t been the best, purely because he is bloodlusting and wants to taste iron on his tongue.

on that note, would be into wound-fucking .. 🤷

[aquariumgirls]

snacks be upon ye

Leo hands Raphie the box of snacks before laying down on the floor to get a better look at the teeny tiny turtlebugs.

"My Donnie would /love/ you guys!" He says, in awe of his counterparts shiny wings.

"Thanks for the snacks! I should've brought something myself, huh..." Leo hums in thought for a moment.

"Well, too late now! Good luck to you guys too!"

@tmntaucompetition

[actually-factually-anonymous]

Yep, the whole strategy is anything but sound. And it nearly resulted in disaster literally the first time it was tried.

Seriously; go back and watch "Sapotis". The Akuma-mob had disabled Chat Noir and was seconds from taking his Miraculous. If Rena and Ladybug had come half a minute later Adrien would have been retired and the Black Cat would be in enemy hands.

-

Also: this is indulgent, and twice over since I've already posted this elsewhere. But since you liked that little script above;

Ladybug: Chat Noir, I need to go get help! Stay here and keep them busy while I- Chat Noir: Ladybug it's a friggen Kaiju, he'll use me for a toothpick- and last time I got turned into kitty litter! Chat Noir: Literally, that was the Akuma's superpower. Ladybug: Okay that sucks but I really need to go now and- Chat Noir: I don't think you do. I really don't think this whole "leave the cat to play hackysack for the Akuma" has been necessary... well, EVER really. Chat Noir: But now you've got the box linked to your yo-yo, you can just fuse the Miraculous inside with your own in seconds. You don't need a temp hero you can just be Pegabug or Turtlebug or- WHAM (Yelp of Chat Noir barely dodging an incoming Akuma attack that would have transformed him into Roadkill Noir) Char Noir: Whatever! Just use them yourself! Ladybug: Urgh, we've already been over this. Fusing can be dangerous- Chat Noir: Not for you! Multimouse said she needed a nap after using all of them. But you've never had a problem fusing one or two! Ladybug: ... Chat Noir: ... Akuma: (Animal Abuse Intent Intensifying) Chat Noir: (Visibly gives up on getting an answer). Okay whatever, but could you give me the Ox then? Ladybug: What- why? Chat Noir: Because I'm the front line fighter who always has to eat magical attacks and mind control. And I do mean always- (Chat Noir dodges an offbrand Kamehameha from the Akuma with a backwards handspring. Said Kamehameha goes on to vaporize a third of the Banlieues, but they'll be brought back later anyway.) Chat Noir: - So why not give me the Miraculous that negates that? Like, just forever. I mean, I think the nose ring will itch like crazy and I might have to rebrand with the horns but... Ladybug: (Awkwardly looks away with obvious intent of not answering)... Chat Noir: Fine. I guess the most overpowered defense Miraculous we have, that's only ever used in a soccer game, can just stay in the box forever. Makes perfect sense- Ladybug: (Perks up with all the glee of a retail worker seeing a long-winded customer leave) Glad to see we're on the same page, now- Chat Noir: -But maybe there's something else you want to do? Ladybug: Oh what now? (Akuma creeps up behind the two with impressive grace) Chat Noir: Like... Oh I don't know... teaching me a Guardian trick to block Akumas. Ladybug: ... Chat Noir: ... Y'know, since that could be really useful. Might enable me to resist mind control while we're at it. Chat Noir: At the bare minimum it could prevent a traumatic potential apocalyptic scenario involving the moon breaking that may allegedly leave you traumatized. Chat Noir: You know. That one thing. Ladybug: Uh... I don't know what you're talking about- (visibly sweaty like she just spotted a bare-chested Adrien poster). And where did you get the idea that Guardians could do that- Chat Noir: Su-han did it in his first appearance. Just did a pose and a mantra and poof! The Akuma went someplace else. Seems really easy all things considered. Ladybug: ... Chat Noir: ... Akuma: .... Chat Noir: (Sighs in side-character and twirls his baton) Okay. Good talk. Have fun finding whatever temp-hero you need in this city of millions. Ladybug: (Cheers up and she zips away) I always do! Chat Noir: I can tell- SQURUNCHLLCH! (Assorted horrified screams as Chat Noir is turned into Cat Food Noir with one well-aimed strike from the Kajiu Akuma)

Speaking of how the heroes are chosen, the temp system might be one of the worst writing choices the writers ever made. I mean I get it, permanent heroes would require the show to have continuity and it makes for yet another parallel with Gabriel, but it just ends up being another one of those instances of the show trying to have its cake and eat it too, like. The new heroes eat up screen time that could've gone to the OG duo, but they also don't get to be heroes in their own right and are essentially Ladybug's Pokemon. It makes both people who liked the duo and people who like team-based shows unhappy for no real benefit.

It's also just a massive security risk. Fu says that it's dangerous for the Miraculous to be out in the open, but it's actually way less risky to put the Miraculous in circulation, because then Hawk Moth has to retrieve them by defeating every hero individually, which is a lot more effort. Keeping them all in one place and distributing them one at a time like this means Hawk Moth only has to figure out who's in charge of the distributing and follow that person right to the Miracle Box. Ferrying the Miraculous for every battle also creates more opportunities to lose them, which is how Queen Bee ended up happening.

Looking back, the problems of just about every season finale past S1 can be traced back to this system. It's almost like the writers are trying to set Marinette up to fail.

Ladybug's Pokemon

I love that phrasing! I've just called them her powerups, but this paints a much clearer picture of what I mean. They're not her autonomous teammates who feel vital to the story. They're her cute little friends who do whatever she says. All she has to do is pick which ones she wants for today's battle.

Fu says that it's dangerous for the Miraculous to be out in the open, but it's actually way less risky to put the Miraculous in circulation, because then Hawk Moth has to retrieve them by defeating every hero individually, which is a lot more effort.

Ferrying the Miraculous for every battle... creates more opportunities to lose them, which is how Queen Bee ended up happening.

These are two of my biggest issue with the temp heroes as a general concept. Fetching them every battle gives Gabriel endless chances to find out the temp heroes identities and/or where the guardian is hiding. I don't know why the show acts like the problem was Ladybug forgetting to detransform in Heart Hunter:

Ladybug: Master Fu, I need your help! Master Fu: (sees Ladybug, gasps) This costume is very cute, miss, but is it really fitting in this place? Ladybug: (gasps) I forgot to transform back. (Looks arounds enters the center of the merry-go-round trying to remain unseen) I haven't been followed Master, I'm sure of it.

Nathalie would have been able to track Ladybug either way. At least this way Marinette's identity stayed a secret!

It would make infinitely more sense for Fu to be the one to hand out the miraculous to the temp heroes for two reasons. The first one was laid out above. Having him or some other support character do it is the best way to keep his identity a secret. You should not have Ladybug leaving battles to do it. That's too easy to track because the villains know where she's going to be when she goes running off for help.

The other reason is because it's asinine to have Ladybug run off every time they face a major threat. Think about that logic for a second.

Ladybug: This akuma is too hard for us to fight as a duo! Chat Noir, you stay here and fight this super hard akuma alone while I go get reinforcements. I'll be back in half an hour or so. Chat Noir: Wait, what? How am I supposed to- Ladybug: Have fun! Don't die! Bye!

How did that never backfire on them? I get temp heroes being temp for a few fights, but they should have all been given their miraculous full time ages ago.

[smileysveta]

Don't let the turtlebugs bite! 🥺

🐢🥺✨

[rollypoliesonarock]

Changed ur url again?

Yes. I still need a better one, but all my roommates know I use turtlebug elsewhere, and turtlebats was too similar to turtlebug so I changed it.

At least one of my roommates uses Tumblr, and another one knows I use Tumblr, so I'm not taking any risks with this.

[puddingmcmuffin]

VLD is over, and the YJ Reach are never coming back, but I still love my dumb crack pairing.

It just makes me happy.

[actually-factually-anonymous]

Ladybug: Chat Noir, I need to go get help! Stay here and keep them busy while I-

Chat Noir: Ladybug it's a friggen Kaiju, he'll use me for a toothpick- and last time I got turned into kitty litter!

Chat Noir: Literally, that was the Akuma's superpower.

Ladybug: Okay that sucks but I really need to go now and-

Chat Noir: I don't think you do. I really don't think this whole "leave the cat to play hackysack for the Akuma" has been necessary... well, EVER really.

Chat Noir: But now you've got the box linked to your yo-yo, you can just fuse the Miraculous inside with your own in seconds. You don't need a temp hero you can just be Pegabug or Turtlebug or-

WHAM

(Yelp of Chat Noir barely dodging an incoming Akuma attack that would have transformed him into Roadkill Noir)

Char Noir: Whatever! Just use them yourself!

Ladybug: Urgh, we've already been over this. Fusing can be dangerous-

Chat Noir: Not for you! Multimouse said she needed a nap after using all of them. But you've never had a problem fusing one or two!

Ladybug: ...

Chat Noir: ...

Akuma: (Animal Abuse Intent Intensifying)

Chat Noir: (Visibly gives up on getting an answer). Okay whatever, but could you give me the Ox then?

Ladybug: What- why?

Chat Noir: Because I'm the front line fighter who always has to eat magical attacks and mind control. And I do mean always-

(Chat Noir dodges an offbrand Kamehameha from the Akuma with a backwards handspring. Said Kamehameha goes on to vaporize a third of the Banlieues, but they'll be brought back later anyway.)

Chat Noir: - So why not give me the Miraculous that negates that? Like, just forever. I mean, I think the nose ring will itch like crazy and I might have to rebrand with the horns but...

Ladybug: (Awkwardly looks away with obvious intent of not answering)...

Chat Noir: Fine. I guess the most overpowered defense Miraculous we have, that's only ever used in a soccer game, can just stay in the box forever. Makes perfect sense-

Ladybug: (Perks up with all the glee of a retail worker seeing a long-winded customer leave) Glad to see we're on the same page, now-

Chat Noir: -But maybe there's something else you want to do?

Ladybug: Oh what now?

(Akuma creeps up behind the two with impressive grace)

Chat Noir: Like... Oh I don't know... teaching me a Guardian trick to block Akumas.

Ladybug: ...

Chat Noir: ... Y'know, since that could be really useful. Might enable me to resist mind control while we're at it.

Chat Noir: At the bare minimum it could prevent a traumatic potential apocalyptic scenario involving the moon breaking that may allegedly leave you traumatized.

Chat Noir: You know. That one thing.

Ladybug: Uh... I don't know what you're talking about- (visibly sweaty like she just spotted a bare-chested Adrien poster). And where did you get the idea that Guardians could do that-

Chat Noir: Su-han did it in his first appearance. Just did a pose and a mantra and poof! The Akuma went someplace else. Seems really easy all things considered.

Ladybug: ...

Chat Noir: ...

Akuma: ....

Chat Noir: (Sighs in side-character and twirls his baton) Okay. Good talk. Have fun finding whatever temp-hero you need in this city of millions.

Ladybug: (Cheers up and she zips away) I always do!

Chat Noir: I can tell-

SQURUNCHLLCH!

(Assorted horrified screams as Chat Noir is turned into Cat Food Noir with one well-aimed strike from the Kajiu Akuma)

I always thought Kuro Neko is before Ephemeral but knowing it's the opposite instead just make it worse. I mean we have ladybug dismissing cat noir twice then, in Ephemeral instead of explaining why she called him to the tower she just goes "oh it's nothing" and in Kuro Neko she also said "ok!" When cat noir told her she should collect his miraculous as well. All after he hadn't been around to help fighting the akuma, means she has twice the chance to actually asked why he had been missing (as any caring friends and responsible leader would do) but never did. Did she forget he's the holder of the miraculous that hawkmoth targeted or what??? Like I get it, she didn't care about him as a person. But she also didnt care about the miraculous that he has?? Is this the greatest guardian that Su han praised about??

---

The writers, and Marinette by extension, don’t care about anything else other than her petty personal problems. Cat Noir going missing and possibly losing his Miraculous to Hawk Moth doesn’t affect whether or not Marinette gets to mack on Adrien (for all she knows), so it’s just not a concern! Just like the world ending and being remade was a happy ending and totally Marinette’s victory, because she got to close the adventure off by finally telling Adrien she loves him. This is the climactic victory of five seasons of adventures, battles and “development”, Marinette delivering the most zero-stakes “I love you” ever, while Adrien is talking over her to say the same thing because he never had a problem with saying it.

Wow, how inspiring. Such good television.

[blueturtlebug]

She just got a little chilled out mood going for her, listening to her favorite tunes while cuddling a turtlebug plushie. Basically what I wish I could do every day

[awwsocuteanimals]

Turtlebug

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By: TurtleBug

[possumnest]

y'all ever remember you have a face and a body and are an entity that other people interact with? wild

[babblingbranches]

Ah, I have been tagged

“you have to answer with 5 things you like about yourself, publicly. then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)”

Let’s see, let’s see... I’m creative with lot’s of ideas, which means I can also be a pretty good problem solver, I like to think of myself as a fairly logical and reasonable person, I’m a pretty quick learner, especially if it has to do with dexterity, and I’m pretty flexible (in body that is, please don’t spring surprise meetings/visits that’ll occur in, like, three hours)

@ward-of-winter @yogoguy @riverfortune @turtlebug @matchasweettea @brilover3000 @lyanse @rin-the-shadow @ryysky-ryysta @saccharineconcinnity

[insanitysscribblings]

Ninette Week: Day 4 - Ladybug and Miraculous!Nino

So, yeah, remember that thing I mentioned about ret-conning a scene with Ladybug and Emerald Shell?

Here it is, from Chapter 18. (Is this cheating? This might be cheating. Oh well.)

Enjoy! <3

“You know, you probably made him fall in love with you just then,” Shell remarked as Ladybug approached. She snorted softly, something that amused and frustrated him, as if she was doubtful that anyone would fall in love with her just like that.

“He’s a kid; he can’t even spell ‘love’.”

“Don’t underestimate him because he’s young,” Shell warned her in a dire tone that was ruined by his grin. “He nearly conquered Paris in one night in his very short reign as king.”

“Hmm. Well, I have always wanted my own kingdom,” Ladybug mused as she and Shell scampered off before press or protesters could catch them unaware. “You know, big castle, moat, drawbridge—”

“I know someone who’s rich enough to pull that off,” Shell teased, grinning when Ladybug’s face flushed red to match her mask. She was so cute. “So when is that going to start being a thing again?”

“How many times do I have to say that ship has sailed before you’ll actually believe me?” Ladybug huffed, scowling at him with her fists on her hips. “And mind your own business. You’re almost as bad as Alya.”

Shell’s grin died at the mention of his friend/ex-girlfriend.

“Speaking of…she’s pissed at me, isn’t she?”

Ladybug side-eyed him as they ran through the streets of Paris.

“You did skip out on us for lunch yesterday. And I doubt it helps that we were both too busy to join her at Francoise’s today.”

Shell sighed as they paused to climb onto his favorite rooftop, the sight of the Seine gorgeous at this height. He kept his eyes focused on the river as he grumbled.

“Recording ran over yesterday. There was nothing I could do about it. Couple that with meeting Master Fu today when we were supposed to meet her for ice cream—” He gave a sigh, scratching the back of his hooded head. “This is hard, LB.”

Ladybug laid a brief, understanding hand on his shoulder as they leapt from the rooftop and raced off to complete their patrol.

“I know, Shell. I wish there was another way, too. But we’re still doing her birthday thing next week, right?”

“Oh, for sure,” Shell agreed, pacing his breath as they ran. “At this point, it’s not about just wanting to do it anymore: if we don’t do something to make things up to her soon, she’ll curse us both into toads.”

“Are you calling Alya a witch?”

“God no, especially not if there’s a chance it’ll get back to her. I’m just saying—”

Ladybug’s Miraculous gave a beep, and they paused, her hand going to it.

“How many dots?”

“Three,” Shell replied, counting quickly. Ladybug gave a shrug.

“Then we have time.”

“Yeah.”

He eyed her for a moment as they paused to survey the area yet again, frowning to himself. He didn’t…particularly want to have this conversation with her, mostly because he didn’t want to tear open old wounds…and partially because he wasn’t sure he could stand to hear what she would have to say about the matter. But on the other hand, just how long could he stand to see that forlorn look that crossed her face every time they were out and about doing moonlight hero work? It was an expression Ladybug should never have to make, an expression that made Emerald Shell ache deep inside every time she made it…though she probably wasn’t aware of the effect it had on him…

Taking a deep breath and reminding himself to focus, Shell gave this potentially unpleasant conversation a shot.

“So…since we have time, I gotta ask you: you miss Chat Noir, don’t you?”

Ladybug froze, her gaze turned away from him.

“Didn’t I say you should mind your own business, Shelly?”

Shell frowned. So it was as he thought…

“Aren’t we teammates, Dots?”

Ladybug turned, giving him an incredulous look. Shell grinned at her.

“What? You’re not the only one who can come up with stupid nicknames.” His smile faded after a second. “Seriously, LB, talk to me.”

Ladybug regarded him for a long moment. Shell kept her gaze, feeling himself straighten, as if he wanted to physically prove to her that he was worthy of her trust, waiting as a low rumble of tension rolled through him...

Finally, she seemed to give up, and she sank down on their current rooftop with a sigh, drawing her legs up to her chest, her arms folded under them. She waited until Shell sat down too, an arm draped over a bent knee, before she spoke.

“Yes, I miss him. It’s stupid, I know. And I can’t really explain it right…but when he’s not here…things don’t feel the same.”

Shell, for his part, didn’t know what to say. Just as Ladybug couldn’t explain it, he didn’t really get it, and it made him frown. After everything the guy had done, how could she still want him around? Wasn’t Shell himself doing a pretty good job? Or did it not matter because he would never be Chat Noir?

Immediately, he hated himself for his reaction. What was he, a jealous ex-boyfriend, covetous of every other relationship Ladybug had? That was so stupid. Yes, they had gotten closer ever since he had been Chosen, and yes, he cared about Ladybug’s happiness, and yes, he found that with every passing day he spent in her company, things shifted in a way that was both strangely new and horribly familiar, god help him, but—

As if she could feel him doubting himself—or maybe his feelings were obvious on his face—Ladybug bumped his shoulder with hers. Shell felt a jolt go through him that had nothing to do with the jostling movement.

“This isn’t to say I think any less of you, Shell,” she told him seriously. “You’ve been a godsend, honestly. If it weren’t for you when Poseidon showed up last month, I’d be dead. You’ve had only a short time to adapt, but you’ve been so amazing, and I’m proud of you.” She smiled. “Thank you, Shell.”

Oh jeez.

Shell could feel himself warm, and he laughed to distract from the fact that he was melting into a pile of goo, rubbing the back of his hooded head with a sheepish grin.

“Well, I think you’re really great too, LB,” he replied with a grin, but to his embarrassment, his words came out a bit too ardent.

Ladybug blinked for a moment, staring at him. Before Shell could rush to do damage control, his inner self-flogging was put on pause as red painted Ladybug’s cheeks once again. He stared. Oh…had he embarrassed her…?

Abruptly, her smile widened, as if to distract from the blush.

“Well…thank you,” she answered, ducking her head…almost shyly.

Emerald Shell swallowed.

‘Get a grip,’ he reminded himself fiercely before he could return to the topic at hand.

“I just worry sometimes…” He said slowly, leaning over to meet Ladybug’s gaze again so she could see how earnest he was. “I can tell you’re missing him by the look on your face when we beat an akuma. I just wish you didn’t have to.” For more reasons than one…

Ladybug laughed softly at that, and Shell’s heart nearly broke at the note of sadness in her voice.

“Believe me, I wish I didn’t have to, either. Stupid rogue cat.” She sighed, straightening her legs before she got up, standing tall, her silhouette striking an impressive figure against the moon and stars of the nighttime scenery. Standing there like that, if Shell didn’t know any better, he would claim that this was, without a doubt, an incredible woman who needed no support, who could stand on her own and be the hero Paris needed, and then some.

…But because he did have the privilege of knowing her so well, Shell knew what the height of such a pedestal did to Ladybug. And because he hated to see her alone up there, he stood with her, giving her back a pat, his hand maybe lingering a little longer than it should have.

“Well, I don’t get it…but I’ll leave it alone,” he promised her with a solemn nod. “You can’t help who you care about, right?”

Just then, something strange happened: instead of scoffing or rolling her eyes with a sarcastic twist of her lips or sardonic words, like Emerald Shell was half-expecting from her…she just stared at him. He blinked down at her, confused. Had he said something wrong?

He was about to ask…but something in her eyes made him stop, made him forget how to breathe as she stared up at him, the stars reflected in her eyes, red glossing her cheeks once again as they stood, suspended in this strange moment that made him anxious…and hopeful.

Slowly, after…however long they had stood there, Shell couldn’t remember, he had lost count—Ladybug’s lips parted, and she spoke.

“…I guess not,” she said softly, the look in her eyes evolving into something that made Shell’s heart jump into his throat.

Oh god. Oh god, he was so screwed, he had been trying to be good, trying not to complicate this new dynamic of their friendship, but now she was looking at him like that, and holy shit, he blew it—

His inner panic was mercifully interrupted by the beeping of her Miraculous once again. Their trance broke, and Ladybug looked away, biting her lip. Shell looked away too, clearing his throat and working to get his heartbeat back under control before he did something stupid.

“Come on. Let’s finish up our patrol before you turn back,” Shell insisted, hopping onto his hover board to glide back down to the ground. He heard Ladybug huff behind him as she touched down onto the street, releasing her yo-yo from the roof.

“It is so unfair that you don’t have a time limit like I do.”

Ah, there it was—the lifeline he could seize to make this situation return to normal. Thank god.

“Excuse me, but all I have is a shield that can hover and generate force fields. You can make things out of thin air. It wouldn’t be fair if you could be Ladybug indefinitely.”

Ladybug laughed at that, and Shell let himself watch as the movement crinkled her eyes, her lips curving in mirth. He only let himself look for a moment, though, swiftly looking away afterwards.

“Point taken, I guess…though I think your powers are still pretty cool.”

Such small praise, and yet it still made him glow. Dear lord, he was so incredibly screwed…

“Me too, but I didn’t wanna be the first one to say it,” he teased, and Ladybug laughed again, the sound echoing around them and sending Emerald Shell’s heart soaring as they disappeared into the night.

...This worked way too well and I am upset.

is it too late to make BTU an OT4 fic?

Hope you enjoyed! <3

~Reyna