Phasing

As you stare in shock at Lila, now looking very smug through her black eye, busted lip and a few more assorted injuries, you feel Cat Noir's grip on your hand tighten.

"Would you like your other eye to match?" He asks coldly.

Ladybug shoots you a glance, to which you respond with a look that you hope conveys "Maybe we should just let him.".

She seems to consider it for a second, then shakes her head.

So instead of letting go of his hand, you squeeze it, making him look at you, and his face instantly softens.

You give him a look as you shake your head.

He takes a deep breath, then exhales slowly and looks back to the pair across the table.

"You are in no position to be giving demands." Ladybug speaks up, gesturing to their handcuffs.

"And neither are you, considering we know what we do." Lila responds.

"We'll get you put in solitary confinement." Cat suggests.

"We will be talking to someone whenever possible. And you know how fast word spreads." Lila says, giving you a meaningful look.

But in doing so, she reminds you of the fact that she is a pathological liar.

"Psst!" You whisper to Cat, who quickly leans over where you can whisper to him.

"We can just tell everyone she's a complete liar, and say it's a medical condition. It probably is, to be honest. So no matter what she says, even if it's actually true, nobody will believe her!"

"You're a genius!" He says, then leans over to relay the information to Ladybug, who nods along.

"What are you whispering about?!" Mr. Agreste asks frustratedly.

"Why should we believe you, Lila? All you do is tell lies. It's right in your name!" You say, ignoring the question.

"Just because you know that doesn't mean everyone else does." She replies, sounding as smug as she looks.

"Really? Who do you think they'll listen to? Someone who's been terrorizing them for years, and someone who helped him? Who has already been exposed as a liar to quite  a few people? Or their beloved superheros?" You recite a phrase she'd used.

Her smug look falls away, and they share a glance.

"I think we've heard enough to know that you both are criminally insane, and should be locked up forever." Cat says, as the three of you stand up.

"Yes, this recording, along with our testimony will do nicely to prove so." Ladybug says, picking up the recording device.

As you pass Lila on the way to the door, Cat hits her, then you.

"That's for kissing me!"/That's for kissing my boyfriend!" You say in unison.

"Were we allowed to do that?" You ask Cat as you follow him out.

"Who cares? It needed to be done."

"I will be taking this recording and editing only the parts mentioning our secret identities, then I will have it back to you by tomorrow." Ladybug says to the people waiting.

"And until everything is decided, we suggest solitary confinement. Miss Rossi is a pathological liar, and basically everything she says is untrue, but she's good at making it seem real. So she could rally up anyone around her, and get them to do things for her. And so could Mr. Agreste, he's gotten used to people doing everything he says, and he won't stop until he accomplishes that." Cat informs them.

It's agreed upon, and officers go into the room to take the prisoners to their cells.

When you leave, Ladybug decides to go home and get to work on the audio, giving you and Cat strict instructions to return Kaalki.

"Right now?" You ask sadly.

"Yes! Before you're able to convince me otherwise!" He responds.

The two of you duck into an alley and make sure nobody is there.

You do find one creepy looking guy, who looks you over and gives you a creepy smile.

"Get out!" You exclaim.

"I was here first, Miss Horsy. I wouldn't mind sharing with you, though."

You send a punch to his jaw, making him stagger back into the wall.

"A mare for sure!" He says.

"Still wanna share with me?" You ask, raising your fist.

"Not as much, but I'm sure we could work it out."

"How about both of us?" Cat speaks up, stepping out where he can be seen, since his suit had been hiding him in the shadows.

"I'm down."

Cat picks him up as you create a portal.

You look through it to find yourself in the middle of a pasture full of horses.

"Since you like horses so much, go join them!" You say as Cat chucks him into the circle.

"Poor horses." He says after you've closed it.

"Yeah, hopefully they give him a few kicks, though!"

"You don't think they'll be friendly bors?" He asks, clearly trying to contain a laugh.

"Not if they have any horse sense!"

You both chuckle, then release your kwamis.

"horse sense is saying we should've went through that portal instead! Really, must I go back?" Kaalki complains, while Plagg demands his cheese.

"I'm sorry Kaalki, but it's against the rules." Adrien says regretfully.

"Y'know what else is against the rules? Starving your kwami!" Plagg urges while Adrien finds some cheese.

"Aww, Kaalki! I'm so sorry! I don't have an apple for you!" You realize.

"It's ok, darling! I suppose that's one good thing about having to go back, I can get some food."

"Nonsense, there's a store right here! Let's run in and get you something!" You say, gesturing to the brick building behind you.

"Well, if you insist!" Kaalki laughs, sitting on your shoulder.

"You can't stay there though, someone will see you!" You giggle.

"Oh dear, that's true." She says, and seems to disappear.

"Kaalki? Where'd you go?" You ask in confusion, while Plagg starts snickering.

"What?" Adrien asks, giving him a skeptical look.

But before Plagg can answer, Kaalki's head pokes out of your shoulder.

"AAH!" You screech, making Plagg and Kaalki howl with laughter.

"Oh darling! I'm sorry, but I had to!" She manages to say.

"What did you do?!" You wonder in horror.

"Kwamis can phase through solid objects, including living beings." Adrien explains.

"And you didn't warn me?!"

"Sorry Angel, but I didn't want you to miss out on one of the many joys of knowing a kwami." He replies with a sly grin.

"You guys are mean to me!"

"Nah, we just want you to get the full experience!" Plagg says.

"Y'know what? I won't give you any more cheese, you anymore kisses, and you are going straight to Fu!" You say, pointing at Plagg, Adrien and Kaalki in turn.

They all quickly change their smiles into pouts.

"It was just a bit of fun! Let's go to the store! I'll hide somewhere else!" Kaalki says, flying over to you and hugging your cheek.

"They said I couldn't tell!" Adrien says as he hugs you on the other side.

"I have no regrets, that was hilarious. I can bring my own cheese." Plagg deadpans, making you laugh.

"I'm just kidding, you suck ups. Let's go get an apple." You laugh, kissing Adrien on the cheek and putting your hand out for Kaalki to sit on.

They grin and let you lead them all out.

Plagg hides in Adrien's jacket, while you let Kaalki get settled in your hair.

She may have to do some of the phasing, but it works.

It's a small grocery, so Adrien isn't attacked by fans, and you're able to get in and out easily.

So as you make your way to Master Fu's, Kaalki and Plagg eat their new snacks, and chat some.

You conclude that it's a perfect way to end a not so perfect reason to have a kwami.