Breaking in 1
Marinette feels a mix of skepticism and that strange attraction again, but she lets it drop, following Alya as they approach Valentina. As they reach the table, Alya’s face lights up, her fangirl excitement evident.
Alya
Valentina, I’m a huge fan! Your latest cover was incredible!
Valentina Agreste
*flashing a charming smile*
Thank you, that means a lot! I’ll make it a good autograph, just for you.
Alya beams, and Valentina hands her the signed magazine, then turns to Marinette with that same smile. Marinette takes the autograph, feeling her pulse quicken slightly
As they walk away, Marinette can’t help but glance back, only to catch Valentina watching her with an unreadable expression
Valentina smirks just a little, but in the next moment, she turns her attention smoothly to the next fan, as if nothing happened.
Marinette
(ugh! Annoying why does Alya even like her?)
♤ Scene: Marinette and Alya walking back from the museum, deep in conversation ♤
Marinette
*thoughtful, glancing at Valentina’s autograph*
Marinette
Alya, I don’t know… something about Valentina is just… off. I can’t quite name it, but there’s something she’s not letting out
Alya
Maybe it’s just to look mysterious She’s an Agreste, after all – that family practically invented mystery
Marinette
It’s not just the last name. It’s… everything! That silver hair, those ocean-blue eyes – I feel like I’m getting lost in them every time she looks my way. And her personality? She’s like a rose with thorns, closed off but so… intriguing. I need to find out what’s going on.
Alya
Girl, you are overthinking this
Marinette
Maybe I am. But… what if we took a little look around? Just a tiny one. Nobody in Manhattan would notice if we were missing for a few minutes, right?
Alya
You’re not actually thinking about sneaking into her apartment, are you?
Marinette
*sighs* No… I mean, probably not.
Alya
If you’re really curious, why not try her mom’s place instead? Victoria might be more of a key than Valentina’s own apartment.
Marinette
Victoria’s… You know, that’s actually a very good point
Mysterious figure
*smirks*
Marinette and Alya huddle together in the corner of their hotel room, whispering as they try to come up with a plan. The air is thick with the tension of what’s to come, and both are determined to find out more about Valentina. Alya pulls out her phone, scrolling through Victoria’s Instagram feed as Marinette paces nervously.
Alya
Okay, here’s the thing. Victoria just posted about her big shoot in Hawaii. She’s clearly not home, and we’ve got the perfect opportunity.
Marinette
But Alya, what if she’s just posting from Hawaii to throw people off? What if she’s already back?
Alya
Oh please, Marinette. She’s definitely in Hawaii. Look, her post is tagged with the location and everything. I mean, we’re practically stealing from the rich and famous at this point. This is our chance
Marinette
But breaking and entering? I don’t know if we should—
Alya
We’re not breaking anything. We’re just... slipping in unnoticed. And besides, we’re doing this for a good reason. We need answers about Valentina. What if she’s hiding something? What if her mother knows something that could lead us to why Valentina is acting so... strange?
Marinette
What if we get caught?
Alya
Come on, Marinette! We'll make a break for it! I've got the whole plan mapped out. We'll sneak in through the alleyway behind her building - totally off the radar. I've studied the neighborhood, and I know exactly where to park the car, a couple blocks away.
Marinette
is this foolproof though?
Alya
Yes, I've got everything covered. Cameras are down for a reason. You'll slip in through the back, grab any intel on Valentina, and be out before anyone notices
Marinette
Sounds great Alya, But what if someone is home? What if we get caught?
Alya
That’s why we’ve got a plan B. If things get tight, and I mean real tight, you can transform into Ladybug. Use your Lucky Charm to get us out of any mess. No one will even know we were there.
Marinette
Are we using Ladybug as our last resort then?
Alya
plan's so good you won't even need to reach for your yoyo
Marinette
Fine. Let’s do it
Alya
Alley entrance, I'll cover cams. Corner meetup, car waiting. Quick exit, got it?
Marinette
Got it babe *high five*
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