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In Markov We Trust

Chapter 2: those who plot and scheme

Summary:

Alya gets to finally take in the shocking revelation from her encounter with Max, and he is just as sassy as over. it's time to get down to business (to defeat, the hans!)

Notes:

*slides this chapter over the table and runs away*

ahhh I'm so sorry I never got around to posting this 2nd chapter, will def be more consistent from now on 😌 isn't that right elle?

anywayyy, enjoy!

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Chapter Text

Alya

hey

u said to text you once i got back home??

skksjhdhd u have to tell me more about Adrien

Max 

What is there more to tell you?

Alya

hello??

adrien is deadass chat noir wdym

Max

I wasn’t that surprised when I found out.

Alya

ikik and i get it

the evidence matched up or whateva

but it must have been somewhat shocking to find out 

like both superheroes sit in OUR classroom????

im just so sjdhd about it 

which u can obv tell but

yeah

Max

Do you need to spam so much when texting?

Alya

yeah

Max

Okay.

Alya

stop being so dry 

and proper

Max

ok

Alya

i hate u 

so whats the plan

Max

May I add Markov to the chat?

Alya

does he rlly need to be part pf this

isnt he alreadty right next to u

Max

Despite your numerous unprecedented reservations about Markov, he would be and already IS an excellent member of the team. After all, he was the one that found out their identities so it’s only fair he’s included in these discussions. And yes, he is currently next to me but he’s also capable of communicating much faster over text, of course.

Alya

ugh fine 

i hope he’s not as sassy as u

Max

We’re all sassy and you know it

Alya

TRUE

ok add him to the chat

or make a new group or smth

 

Max added Alya to a group chat

Max added Markov to a group chat

Max named the group “The Love Square’s Worst Nightmare”

 

Markov

Greetings! ^_^

Alya

hi

Max

hello :)

Alya

what’s the plan ladies

Markov

Correction! Max is not female, so he does not fall under that label. And I am a robot, so I do not fall under that label either. ^_^

Alya

is he gonna be like this all the time

Max

He’s right.

Anyway, this is what we’re going to do: Tomorrow we have the class picnic, this is where we’ll initiate phase 1. 

Alya

we got phases??

Markov

Phase 1: Ensuring Marinette Dupain-Cheng is capable of holding a normal conversation with Adrien Agreste without being unreasonably nervous. 

Alya 

“unreasonably” 💀

this is a lil too much 

but i love every second of it

what are the otehr phases tho

Markov 

You will find out in due time. ^_^

Max

Markov is very secretive about the phases and plans. 

Alya 

we’re supposed to be a team or whateva 🤨

Markov

We certainly are! Each of us have different skill sets that make us valuable to this mission. The phases need to be carried out in order as they ensure a natural and smooth transition between the growing relationship between Adrien Agresete and Marinette Dupain Cheng. ^_^

Max

I honestly do not even know what they are either 

Alya 

okay fair enuf

Max 

To answer your initial question, I think we should make sure Marinette sets next to Adrien tmrw. I can initiate the conversation by telling them about the beta version of the game I’m releasing. She seems to be somewhat natural around Adrien when they’re gaming, so maybe talking about a shared interest would help?

Alya 

okay that’s a good start, but to truly accomplish phase 1 (which is the bare minimum of maintaining a friendship btw 😭), ill leave Mari alone so she doesn’t rely on me to keep the conversation going 

Markov 

Numerous studies have shown that having confidence can (). Which is why I will be informing Dupain Cheng that based off my observations from Adrien’s body language, he might be interested in her. ^_^

Alya 

yeah no

the poor girl would break down and overthink that

I like that tho

Max 

Hmm. Maybe I can be the one to tell her about his body language and hopes she figures it out herself? Markov was not making that up, Adrien is genuinely interested in Marinette. My only concern would be whether she’ll be able to pick it up

Alya 

she’s freaking ladybug

she can do that and so much more

ahhhh I’m really loving this so far

Malya is about to accomplish the impossible 💅 

Max 

Malya??

Alya

Max + Markov + Alya

Markov

Maklayovxr incorporates every letter in our names and is the easiest to pronounce compared to all other combinations. ^_^

Alya

pls ☠️ malya it is 

anyway, lets do this 😌 

ill see y’all tmrw at the picnic !!

Max

See you :)

Markov 

Farewell!

Notes:

hehe im excited for the next part, I thought about chapter 3 for monthsss, and I think I'm happy with how I've chosen to write it. also marci_elle will be nagging me to make sure I publish it on time 🤞

Notes:

please let me know what you thought of the story and if you have any guesses as to what might happen 👀 words of appreciation are my love language, so don't be shy and leave a comment 😚