Only how disoriented he was kept him from realizing that there were gaps in Marinette's answer. Adrien gave a small shiver and settled back against his pillows.

"... no. He's probably busy, it's okay."

Adrien flashed her a small smile. She looked so upset, he wanted to reassure her. But his mother... his mother should be here, right?

"Maman, though-" he laughed under his breath. "... she'll be upset if she's not the first to know-"

Nooroo made a very tiny, very pained noise. He hadn't yet made an appearance, and this was sorely tempting him.