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Humming a sweet tune, Marinette made herself some Oeufs cocotte. Marinette smiled, realizing that this was the first time in a long while since she had had the time for breakfast. Usually, she just grabbed a croissant as she ran (read tripped) out the door. Having just set it down to cool, she heard a sound of surprise behind her.
"Well good morning dear! I was going to come wake you up." Sabine remarked.
"Good morning maman!" Marinette chirped.
Slyly, Sabine asked, "Is there a special reason? A special boy , perhaps?"
"N-no, I just woke up early and decided to get day for the ready." Marinette stuttered, embarrassed at the implications of her mother's words (and the truth that was once behind them). "Er, bready for the ray, er- ugh. Sorry, I just chose to get ready for the day."
Sabine smiled warmly. "Of course dear, I'm sorry for teasing you. And look at you! You look so very refreshed. And your outfit looks absoulutely stunning on you." 'And it looks like you're really growing up Mon chou.' Sabine thought
Giddy, Marinette twirled, "Do you like it?"
"Yes sweetie, it's very stylish, and suits you." Sabine responded, tucking Marinette's hair back behind her ear. 'It suits the young woman that you're becoming, and I'm so happy I get to see it.'
Marinette beamed, unaware of her mother's inner thoughts. (Tikki smiled too- not that anyone saw- from her hiding spot)
"What are you eating?" Sabine intrigued.
"Oeufs Cocotte. I decided that I wanted to eat something different today, and eggs sounded good."
"Well it smells wonderful dear. I'm going to head back down to help your father, so please pay attention to the time."
"Of course maman."
As Sabine left the room, Marinette sat down at the kitchen counter to eat.
"See, your mother likes your outfit too!" Tikki said, flitting down to join Marinette.
Marinette smiled- a little bashfully- and swallowed the bite she had just taken. "I get it, I get it!"
"I'm glad," Tikki grinned from the counter.
Marinette handed a cookie to Tikki, which she gratefully accepted.
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Soon, Marinette was busy at the sink, cleaning up her dishes, when she looked up and out the window. She cocked her head to the side, stopping her work. "Whaa?" she breathed, too confused to properly articulate.
"What?" Tikki asked worriedly, "What is it Marinette?"
Turning her head slowly to her kwami, Marinette looked confused.
"Tikki, are you seeing this?" She pointed out the window.
Tikki slowly approached the window, confused by her chosen's behavior. Peering out the window, Tikki blinked owlishly at the sight.
"What in the world?"