A Recorded Life - Miraculous Ladybug

41 - Filming The Podcast

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Summary: With only a few days left until the gala and Jagged Stone's new album release, Marinette has to make another video and podcast for the release date. She is stressed, but trying her hardest to keep it together.
Author's Note: ahhh we are almost to the gala. only a few more!! i finally got some more tikki in this because the kawmi aspect has been lacking (oops). I love how crazy gossip pages are and I can only imagine the shippers are tearing them apart. also: is it adrienette or adrinette? I use adrientte but I keep seeing adrinette and now my whole life is a lie

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5 days until the gala

ADRIEN AGRESTE OFF THE MARKET: WHO IS HIS GIRLFRIEND?

TEENAGE HEARTTHROB ADRIEN AGRESTE OFFICIALLY DATING YOUTUBE SENSATION MARINETTE DUPAIN-CHENG

AGRESTE MODEL ADRIEN AGRESTE DATES A FAN?

ADRIEN AGRESTE AND MARINETTE DUPAIN-CHENG ANNOUNCE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUTUBE VIDEO

POLL: DO YOU THINK ADRIEN AGRESTE AND MARINETTE DUPAIN-CHENG WILL LAST?

Marinette saw all the countless articles come out right after the video went public. She expected it, these gossip sites just wanted to get clicks and would make headlines as wild as they could. She was a little upset with some of them, but she knew her's and Adrien's fans were already tearing them apart for bad headlines. 

She had a critical day ahead of her. She and Alya were scheduled to go to meet Jagged Stone at his hotel to record their podcast and video for the album in just a few days. Nino was a little upset he wasn't able to go, but at least it meant he got some bro-time with Adrien for the first time in a while. Not that he doesn't like hanging out with the girls, just sometimes it's nice to be alone. 

Marinette was finishing getting ready before Alya was going to meet her. "You look very nice, Marinette," Tikki commented, "But you look worried. What's wrong?"

Marinette shrugged in response. "I don't know, just nervous. Not for Jagged, that will be the easy part, but just the fact that everything is happening so fast. I mean, the gala is later this week, and I just finished my dress. I'm so scared for the night and trying to get into Mr. Agreste's office during the whole thing. It's all circling around my head and just driving me crazy. Plus, Jagged's album comes out that day, so there's going to be a lot going on, that's all," She sighed.

"Well, I know it's all going to turn out fine. You guys will record the video today, have some fun, and then you can relax until the gala," Tikki tried to comfort.

"Yeah, but what if we actually find something that proves Gabriel is...is Hawkmoth? You saw how Adrien reacted when we watched the video. I don't know how we're going to handle it, or take care of him, or what we're going to do. I know if we find something out, I will not be able to just stand there and talk to people for the rest of the night," Marinette explained. "I'd have to do something as soon as I find out."

Tikki shook her head and looked directly at Marinette. "And you know Adrien is the same way. When we look into it, the night could completely change. I mean, I hope Gabriel isn't Hawkmoth, but you should talk to Adrien about what you guys should do in the event that he is."

Marinette nodded. "You're right. I'll talk with him tonight," She said and grabbed her purse so Tikki could sit inside. "Thanks for the talk. Alya will be here any minute, so let's meet her downstairs."

Happily, Tikki sat in Marinette's purse so they could wait for Alya. Of course, as soon as she got there, Tikki did pop out and say hello, and then the three of them were off to the Bourgeois hotel to meet Jagged. They happened to run into Chloé as she was on her way out, and she quickly said her hellos and goodbyes, saying she would catch up with them soon (especially since the gala is coming up!).