[He starts with a serious face, but also very....very tense.] Responsibilities first.

I need my baton back, give it to Rose, she knows how to get it to me.

Also don't share any information you might remember about my kwami, I use that to tear Papillon's games down. Any Miraculous knowledge you retained would probably be best to keep to yourself.

[And then....his shoulders slump, glancing away, then looking at the screen again, remorse on his face.]

I was Renard.

I....I don't know if you want to hear an apology, or an explanation, or...or if you just want me to stay as far away as possible from you without compromising safety. [It's as close as he can get to not lying. Adrien has to stay close for the safety of identities. But also safety of protection because he'll do that whether or not Nino hates him.]

What happened was...I can't just pretend it's like when I get possessed. I didn't have dark voices or my emotions flipped or something like that. I was still a sane, rational person, and I made those choices.

So I can understand if it's not something you can forgive or even want to entertain letting me try to...even make it up a little bit.