"Without Ladybug! Adrien crumbles like Parmesan without a leader type around," Plagg said.

"Hey!"

"Mister Bug."

Adrien closed his mouth.

"And you could mimic our powers, but that doesn't mean it is the Miraculous. It makes things harder. We kwami do HELP," Plagg said, eyes more on Adrien.

"....we found a way to manage. I did have help," he said, not meeting Plagg's eyes.

He looked at Gar. "And I've seen a lot of things that are actually putting me in danger," he said. "And secrets is the first step. If you trust someone, then trust them."