Lyman's House...
Lyman: For the last time, Whissk. It's not happening.
Whissk: You say that every time I ask.
Lyman: Look, I tried the whole superhero thing. The costume's good, the powers are great and it is quite a thrill. But, it's just not my thing.
Whissk: But... what about the lives you saved?
Lyman: I guess saving people was kinda fun. But still, not my thing.
Whissk: Saving lives isn't supposed to be someone's "thing". It's just something you do.
Lyman: Not me. I am perfectly fine with my normal life, as complicated as it already is. Besides, I wasn't a chosen one anyway.
Whissk: And yet, that didn't stop you from saving those people.
Lyman: I just happened to be there at the time. If anything, I was just testing to see what a Miraculous could do. Now that it's over, I can move on.
Whissk: Alright, fine. But, can I just ask one last question?
Lyman: Sure, shoot.
Whissk: If you were to be a superhero, even for a split second, what would your name be?
Lyman: Whissk, I'm not gonna be a superhero, so I don't even need to answer that question. Now come on. We can't be late.
Whissk: Wait. Where are we going again?
Lyman: Let's just say I've got a friend in need.
They leave Lyman's house to head towards the TVi Studio in Paris.
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TVi Studio...
Phone Conversation Before Announcement...
Mireille: Look, I know I've said this about a thousand times already, but I still can't thank you enough for all the support you've given me.
Lyman: Mireille, seriously, stop. You sound like a broken record.
Mireille: I know, I know. It's just that I never thought I'd make it this far.
Lyman: Mireille, you wouldn't have tried so hard to get this job if you actually believed you didn't have a shot.
Mireille: You really think so?
Lyman: Absolutely. Look, you've wanted this for a long time now. You've worked so hard to get it and gotten so much support for it too, half of which was from me.
Mireille: Half? Seriously?
Lyman: Was that too humble?
Mireille: You're something else, you know that?
Lyman: What can I say? I'm a card. Anyway, you've earned this spot. You owe it to yourself to see it through to the end. Don't you think?
Mireille: ... Yeah. You're right.
Lyman: Now, go out there and knock 'em dead. I'll be outside the studio by the time you're finished, so if I don't see a smile, you'll be in trouble.
Mireille: I'll do my best. And Lyman? Thanks again.
They cut off.
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Phone Conversation After Mireille is Trapped in Ice...
Lyman: Mireille?
Mireille: Lyman?! Thank goodness!
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