[ Cat smiles at the affection, but he knows that won’t be happening again for a while. It’s probably best they lie low about all this; they’re not like Rena Rouge and Carapace, after all.

He joins Piper on the roof and extends his pole, making sure she isn’t too far behind him before taking off.

Not exactly ideal conditions for a briefing, leaping across rooftops, but they don’t really have a choice. ]

Okay. I have some more cliff notes for you—

He calls himself Amplifier, and— [ he holds his breath for a sec, catching air before continuing: ] —it’s like he tap into people’s emotions. Subtle ones, you know?

A little annoyance becomes hatred... [ another breath ] A small crush becomes obsession. That kind of thing.

We haven’t been able to get through to anyone he’s hit.

[ Maybe Piper can turn the tables! If not, he’ll probably never be trusted with another Miraculous again.

No pressure tho. ]