Damian and Marinette soon said their goodbyes to Mlle Sauvageot. Exiting the store. They then went to explore other stores nearby.

They had arrived at their fifth store of the day. Not counting the thrift store owned by Mlle Sauvageot.

Compared to the last four stores. This one seemed to own more arts and crafts than the standard rows of random items. Looking around. They found some things of interest. Like many animal plushies. Which brought Marinette to look around with Damian trailing behind her. Glancing at the items around them. Marinette had somehow found all the animal-themed items. She presents them to Damian. Asking if he wanted it. He declined all of them. Except for the mug that said 'Animal Lover.'

A smile formed on Mari's face for finding something he liked after visiting many stores. They continued to walk around the store. At one point they looked at the various bean bags in front of them.

"Would you care, if I bought you a bean bag?" asked Marinette as she continued to observe the bags that were on display. She wanted Damian to at least have a new piece of furniture in his new bedroom. She wanted his room to be his own and not a room made for people that came over to visit. Contemplating her options. She moved on to the boxes that contained bean bags of different colors.

Damian gave a shrug at her. Mari took that as an okay. She then took out her phone and took pictures of the item. Making a mental note to shop on the internet for items.

After a few more rounds of the store. They didn't find anything else. They headed to check out at the cash register. To buy the mug.

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They were now taking a stroll around Paris to pass the time. As time passed, Damian made a mental map of Paris. A habit of his that he knows won't break soon.

As they wandered around Paris. Damian started to think about his newfound life. Things went by so fast these past four almost five days of his life. He still thinks back to the first time he saw Marinette. He couldn't remember it clearly. But he does know that the woman who saved him from his mother and his grandfather is Marinette. He only got a brief glance at her before passing out and waking up in a strange room. And the next thing he knows is that he started to grow attached to her.

If he's being honest here. When he first woke up. He was debating whether or not to kill her when she wasn't looking at him. But something kept him from killing her. Like some unknown instinct telling him to not end her life. He didn't know why he listened to his instinct in the first place. He even started to question his life choices. He started to question many things as soon as Marinette came into his life. Strangely, it felt... normal to do things that weren't killing others.

But as those days past. He started to feel a connection with her. He didn't know what the connection was. But he felt like he's meant to be with her. Because of this connection. It caused him to light a fire inside of him. But that fire also caused him to have nightmares of him seeing Marinette on the floor dead. With her blood seeping into her clothing and the floor that she lay dead on. Lily was on the floor next to Marinette trying to wake her up. In hopes of her owner may still be alive. Of course, Damian knew that all this isn't real. But that didn't stop him from staring at her dead body laying on the floor with a smile on her face. Her smile really did send a dreadful taste down his throat. He wondered how she could always stay so positive. Even when she is dead. He woke up to the sight of Marinette next to him. He didn't want her to worry about him. So he faced the opposite direction of her. He didn't want her to protect him. He didn't need protection. Is what he believed.

Then the event from yesterday happened. At first, he didn't make a big deal about the man in the room trying to kill him. He knew that he could've defeated the man. Killed him even. But he didn't have anything that was sharp enough to pierce through someone's skin. So he went with knocking the man out. He had also failed to realize that Marinette saw the whole scenario. Which in turn made her, make sure that he was alright. He didn't know what came over him yesterday. But the thought of seeing Marinette dead left a bad taste in his mouth. But after the few days of knowing her. He had grown attached to Marinette. And he didn't want to see Marinette on the floor dead with a smile on her face. If it did happen. He didn't know what he would do.

They continued to walk down the streets of Paris. And around this time of year, a lot of tourists visit Paris. This means a lot of people ask the locals for directions to a certain place. Or for a recommendation. Although the questions slowly turned into food ones. Which made sense since it's around dinner time. Which ultimately made Marinette hungry and craving for food right about now.

So she started to think about the possible places to eat in Paris. The first thing that came to mind was the Grand Paris Restaurant. It has been a while since she had tasted her great-uncle's Marinette Soup. Formerly called Celestial Soup. Marinette wondered how her great-uncle was doing. Hopefully, he is doing well. And is happily making his food for others to enjoy.

As she was thinking. A crook decided to run towards her with another woman's bag in their right hand. She's brought out of her thoughts. When a man that is possibly taller than her Papa was yelling for someone to stop the man. Said person was about to run into her. So she stepped to the side. And at the last possible moment. She lifted her right leg to trip the man onto the floor.

The man groaned. And Marinette took out a zip tie from her small handbag. Don't question why she has zip ties in her bag. She then tied the man's wrist together. Reaching for the purse that is next to the man. The person that was chasing this guy stopped at her.

"Thank you for stopping this guy," thanked the guy with glasses. Marinette told him that she is grateful that she can stop this guy. Handing him the bag that she assumes is his or another woman that he knows. As is on cue a woman and a child came up to them.

And the man and woman kissed. Well... this couldn't get any more awkward. Thought Marinette. She was standing awkwardly with Damian eyeing the two with a scrunched up nose. It was as if he was staring at the couple wishing to kill them. After they stopped kissing. The man handed his wife, her bag. Well, at least she thinks he is his wife. She is judging by the rings on their left hands. It also helps that there is a kid also standing awkwardly. As if begging for them to stop.

"Well then... we are going to go ahead and get our dinner," said Marinette. She then started to walk towards the direction of the Grand Paris Restaurant. She was then abruptly stopped by the husband.

"Umm... do you happen to know the directions to Grand Paris?" asked the man. Mari gave a questioning look at him. "We are kinda lost. Since I was chasing that man," said the man as he pointed at the unconscious guy on the floor. Marinette might have forgotten about him. So she went to a nearby store. Asking them to call the police on the guy. That Marinette picked up and placed on the floor of the store. The employee agreed.

She then went back to the family of three and Damian. She told the family that she was heading there. So she offered that they eat dinner together. The couple glanced at each other. And they agreed. And so they started to walk to the place. During the walk, their son made his way to Damian's side.

"Hi. My name's Jonathan. But my parents call me Jon," said Jon as he was walking right next to Damian. Damian was a bit reluctant to tell him his name. But settled on only telling him his first name.

"Damian," replied Damian. This then sparked excitement for Jon as he asked his dislikes and likes. Dami stayed quiet. Jon Seemed a bit disappointed that he didn't answer and decided not to pry on it out of respect. After a few minutes of debating whether to tell him the truth or not. He decided to tell Jon that he likes swords. Which made Jon give him a big smile. And the two started to bicker.

Marinette listened as the two were bickering. It actually warmed her heart that Damian is somewhat getting along with others his age. She had wanted him to make friends. But not this soon. She also took this time to observe the married couple holding their hands. The father of the child is tall and wears glasses. The mother is about as tall as her husband's shoulder. She also had long black hair flowing behind her. There is also this professional air surrounding her. It felt as if she was good at her job. And her husband also had this professional air around him. But it was different. It felt as if it was foreign. Like it was from another planet? She would need to ask Tikki about it later.

The three adults continued to walk in silence. While the two children behind them were bickering about their lives. And about their hobbies and such.

After walking a few more blocks. They made it to the restaurant. And luckily the line is short. So they were able to get a table big enough for the five of them. Once they were seated and handed their menus. They look through the options. Marinette already knew what she wanted. So she didn't look at the menu.

After a few moments of them flipping through the menu. The man introduced himself to Marinette as Clark Kent. Along with the rest of his family. He said that their names are Lois Kent and Jonathan Kent. Marinette introduced herself to a small family of three. Along with Damian. Although he was a bit reluctant to share his name. To the family of three.

"So, Marinette is there anything you would recommend? Seeing as you aren't looking through the menu. I would assume that you already know what you want," said Clark. Marinette thought about it for a second and pointed out some of the menu options listed. They took it to heart and chose one of the options Marinette recommended. Jon decided to get Potatoes Dauphinoise. While Damian didn't know what he wanted. So he opted to get what Marinette is going to eat.

Their server then came over to them and asked if they are ready to order. They nodded. And so they ordered: Chicken Cordon Bleu for Lois, Croque Madame for Clark, Potatoes Dauphinoise for Jon, and two Marinette Soups. Their server nodded and asked if they wanted any refreshments. They all said water. Their server smiled and said that their food will be coming out shortly.

"Marinette," started Clark as he got her attention. "How long have you lived in Paris?" asked Clark. Marinette thought about it for a moment.

"I've lived in Paris since I was a baby. But then some things happened. So, I left Paris for five years. Before coming back to Paris with Damian," explained Marinette. The family of three was now interested in her now.

"May I ask. What were you doing in those five years?" Questioned Lois. Marinette then thought about it. She debated if she should tell them. But she didn't want to tell them about the miraculouses. So she opted to tell them about her adventures around the world. Without including all the world being imbalanced due to an unfamiliar force.

"I was traveling around the world to find myself," replied Marinette. This then got the reporter side of Lois all interested in her now.

"What do you mean by 'finding myself,'" asked Lois. Marinette thought about it more. Trying to get the right words into a sentence. After a few more moments of silence. Marinette opened her mouth to say that things weren't fine with her. And that something inside her was practically screaming. To go on a journey around the world. So she wanted to find out what made her go on the journey in the first place. She then turned her attention towards Damian. He also listened to her rambling. Mari then said that she might've found it when she rescued Damian from an abusive environment.

The family of three gave questioning looks at her. She then continued to explain that as soon as she found Damian. She felt a connection to him. And that it was as if the universe was telling her to watch over Damian till he became of age. She didn't know if it was her inner mother telling her that or if it was another entity mentally telling her that. But she knew that she felt a connection to Damian as soon as she found him. She then directed the conversation to the Kents.

"Enough about me. What about you? What do you do for a living?" Questioned Marinette. And based on their looks they thought about it for a moment.

"Well, we are reporters for the Daily Planet. And we so happen to be here for the fundraiser for metahuman shelters. That is being held next week," explained Lois. Marinette nodded and said that she and Damian are going to be attending the fundraiser next week. So they might be seeing each other.

Then their food came. And they were placed in front of the respected people. Along with their drinks. They put their conversation on hold and started to eat the food. Which earned a bunch of compliments coming from the family of three. Except for Damian as his cowl lessened.

They continued to eat. But something bothered Clark when he first saw Damian. He looked like someone he knows. But he couldn't put his finger on it. Another thing that bothered him was that he kept on hearing someone talking. But he couldn't find the person anywhere near them. And said person definitely wasn't stalking them. He made sure of it. Another thing that made him concerned was that Marinette. The person that they met today. She had some places where her bones aren't supposed to be. He normally didn't use his x-ray vision on people without their permission. But there was something Marinette isn't saying.

He wanted to know what it was. But he didn't want to invade her privacy by asking about her personal life. So he kept to himself. He had also made a mental note to do some research on Marinette at a later date. Right now he wanted to enjoy eating his Croque Madame.

A/n: I could've gotten this posted yesterday. But I didn't like my first draft. So I created this.

Also, I am probably going to be mashing the Young Justice and Justice League Dark Universe together.