History Recap / ScarletLadyS5E13Catalyst

* RelatedInTheAdaptation: PlayedWith. The nameless deaf woman whom Lila was briefly seen with in season 5 of the show is her stepmother here. So far, the show hasn't confirmed whether two are actually related or if the woman is [[spoiler:just one of many whom Lila has fooled into thinking she's their daughter]].

* {{Squick}}: Plagg vomits his Kwagatama straight on Adrien's chest.

* RelatedInTheAdaptation: PlayedWith. The nameless deaf woman whom Lila was briefly seen with in season 5 of the show is her stepmother here. So far, the show hasn't confirmed whether she is [[spoiler:just one of many women whom Lila has fooled into thinking she's their daughter or if the deaf woman really is Lila's birth mother, stepmother, or adoptive mother]].

* TurnTheOtherCheek: {{Discussed|Trope}}, with Zoé pointing out the obvious flaw in Mme. Bustier's approach to the concept: she expects Chloé's ''victims'' to shoulder the burden of "being the bigger person" and {{easily forgiv|en}}ing Chloé for all her bullying antics while doing absolutely nothing to address how Chloé's hurt others. As a result, Chloé feels absolutely no remorse for her actions while Bustier has left all her victims to suffer.

* BrutalHonesty: Lila says that, along with teaching sign language with her step mother at the community center, she'll be cutting and donating her hair. When Bustier compliments her on her selflessness, Lila admits she's only doing the hair thing because she lost a bet on when/how Scarlet Lady (aka Chloe) would go down. The teacher doesn't really have a response to that.

* CelebrityLie: M. Damocle present a picture of his alter ego "posing" (read: "poorly pasted in") with the other heroes of Paris to the whole class.

Mme. Bustier then starts going around the classroom, asking everyone to explain what kind of good deeds they'll be doing to mark the holiday. Lila reveals that she'll be teaching sign language at a local youth center with her step-mom, along with donating her hair... though she's only doing the latter since she lost a bet with Alya. Nino's going to be visiting a retirement home to play songs for the residents; Adrien's going to be teaching Chinese to his fencing class and fencing to his Chinese class; Alya's gotten the Mayor's approval to make their school more accessable... while Marinette is starting to sweat, silently questioning whether she's done enough herself.

* BigEntrance: Damocles busts into the classroom in the middle of Bustier's lecture, starts continuing the lecture as though he'd been the one giving it, and does all of this while dressed as "The Owl". Everyone is staring at him, but not for the reason he thinks...

* CelebrityLie: M. Damocle presents the whole class with a picture of his alter ego "posing" with the other heroes of Paris... as in "poorly pasted in".

* IRejectYourReality: Mme. Bustier's views about Chloé border on this. Despite all the evidence that Scarlet Lady was only a {{Nominal Hero}}ine who never cared about Paris or its people, Bustier insists that her class should show their appreciation of what Chloé did for them as a superheroine. Likewise, the teacher tries to deny that Chloé bullied her entire class, even going so far as to refer to the victims as Chloé's "friends."

** Lila is still being parented by a deaf woman, though in this case it's her stepmother rather than one of multiple women she's conned into thinking she's their long-lost daughter. It's also implied that she'll end up sporting her late-season 5 pixie cut at some point, though in this case it's because she's donating her hair rather than changing identities.

* MythologyGag: Alya and Nino's poses with their Heroes' Day clothes are identical to their canon transformation poses.

* TheWorldMocksYourLoss: Chloé treats the very ''existence'' of Heroes' Day as an unwelcome reminder of what she's lost, especially when she spots a parade float of Marigold passing by right outside her balcony.
* YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe: How most of the class reacts to M. Damocles dressing up as "The Owl" and presenting a clearly edited photo of his heroic persona with the heroes.

* FreezeFrameBonus: Audrey is seen reading a book titled ''Parents Guide to Helping your Teen Through a Mental Health Struggle''.

* YouHaveGotToBeKiddingMe: How most of the class reacts to M. Damocles dressing up as "The Owl" and presenting a clearly edited photo his hero self with the heroes.

* InSpiteOfANail: Lila has undergone a HeelFaceTurn, but one of the classmates, namely Chloé, still decides to [[SkippingSchool skip school]] on Heroes' Day, partly out of their hatred of at least one of the heroes. Moreover, like Lila in the show, Chloé also gets frustrated by the sight of a giant balloon of Marinette's superheroine alter ego that passes by her window.

Meanwhile, Zoé informs Mme. Bustier that Chloé will be absent again, which the teacher naturally sees as a shame--but she's got a ''brilliant'' idea! Zoé should throw a party celebrating Chloé and everything she accomplished as Scarlet Lady and invite all her friends! By which she means the whole class, of course!

Back in her room, Chloé rages about Heroes' Day, particularly since the ones being celebrated are Chat Noir and Marigold. Not even turning off the TV and going out to the terrace allows her to escape it, as she sees a large Marigold balloon flying in the distance.

Mme. Bustier explains Heroes' Day for the sake of Lila and Zoé: it's meant to be a day where everyone performs good deeds for other people's benefit-- and gets interrupted by M. Damocles disguised in his "hero" costume, stating that this year's heroes are Marigold and Chat Noir. While adding himself to a photo of the heroes, M. Damocles states it's up to the students to show how heroes have inspired them... unaware of the students' reactions to said picture and speech.

** M. Damocles's "The Owl" costume returns after being first seen in "[[Recap/ScarletLadyS5E6PartyCrasher Party Crasher]]".

* IRejectYourReality: Mme. Bustier's views about Chloé border on this. Despite all the evidence that Scarlet Lady was only a {{Nominal Hero}}ine who never cared about Paris or its people, Bustier insists that her class should show their appreciation of what Chloé did for them. Likewise, the teacher tries to deny that Chloé bullied her entire class, even going so far as to refer to the victims as Chloé's "friends."

* TechnicallyASmile: Bustier offers a {{Downplayed|Trope}} example of one when Zoé rejects her party plans. Her initial bright, cheery smile turns into a small, twitchy one that looks more like she's clenching her teeth and flinching as Zoé reveals she has personal experience with being bullied.

* YourTelevisionHatesYou: Chloé rages as the television keeps hitting her with reminders that her hated "rivals" Chat Noir and Marigold are beloved by Paris while her "heroic" alter ego has been quickly forgotten.

Meanwhile, Zoé informs Mme. Bustier that Chloé won't be present. Which the teacher naturally sees as a shame--but she's got a ''brilliant'' idea! Zoé should throw a party celebrating Chloé and everything she accomplished as Scarlet Lady and invite all her friends! By which she means the whole class, of course!

But Zoé points out the obvious flaw in that plan: Chloé bullied everyone. Though Bustier denies it, Zoé tells her point-blank that she knows the truth because Chloé ''bragged'' about it. She's '''proud''' of how she's mistreated everyone, and while Zoé's not about to turn her back on her half-sister, she's not going to force all of her ''victims'' to "play nice" and TurnTheOtherCheek when the only thing Chloé regrets is the consequences of her actions, not the actions themselves.

* ArmorPiercingResponse: {{Downplayed|Trope}}; when Mme. Bustier attempts to downplay the extent of Chloé's mistreatment of her classmates, Zoé retorts that she knows all about it because her half-sister openly ''bragged'' about it. Bustier visibly flinches when Zoé declares that she's got her own experience with such things.
-->'''Zoé:''' You ''know'' Chloé bullied the entire class, ''right?''\\

'''Zoé:''' ''I'' know because she ''bragged'' about it. Look, I know what it's like to be bullied.\\
'''Mme. Bustier:''' ''(sweating slightly, mouth twitching as she struggles to maintain her placating smile)'' O-oh?\\
'''Zoé:''' It doesn't feel ''good'' and it doesn't ''go away'', especially if the bully isn't ''sorry''. Which Chloé isn't.
* ArtifactTitle: While Chloé's stint as Scarlet Lady ended in the last episode, the webcomic's title remains the same. That said, her half-sister Zoé and Mme. Bustier dress up in honor of her "heroic" persona for Heroes' Day.

* EveryoneHasStandards: Audrey isn't happy that Chloé's been refusing to attend school the past couple days, even if she's only missing the last week of classes.

* {{Foil}}: Zoé and Mme. Bustier's sympathy for Chloé is directly compared and contrasted. While both are naturally worried about her, Mme. Bustier ''only'' cares about Chloé's feelings, prioritizing those over everyone else's and expecting her victims to TurnTheOtherCheek. Despite being new to Paris, Zoé shows more empathy for Chloé's classmates than their own teacher, as she relates to their suffering in ways. While she's still supporting her half-sister, she refuses to do so at the cost of anyone else.

* HiddenHeartOfGold: André insists that Audrey has one, and that she cares far more about her daughters than she's ever really shown.

* NoJustNoReaction: When Mme. Bustier declares that they should throw a big party for Chloé and "[[PassiveAggressiveKombat convince]]" the whole class to cheer her up, Zoé bluntly declares "Yeah, I'm not doing that."

* TimeSkip: A small one. Since Zoé arrived in Paris right before the last week of classes and Chloé has skipped school at least twice, no more than a few days could have passed since the events of "Queen Wasp".

* TurnTheOtherCheek: {{Discussed|Trope}}, with Zoé pointing out the obvious flaw in Mme. Bustier's approach to the concept: she expects Chloé's ''victims'' to shoulder the burden of "being the bigger person" and {{easily forgiv|en}}ing Chloé for all her crimes while doing absolutely nothing to address how she's hurt them. As a result, Chloé feels absolutely no remorse for her actions, while Bustier has left everyone she's hurt to suffer.
* TheUnapologetic: {{Discussed|Trope}}; Zoé knows all about how Chloé mistreated her classmates because her half-sister bragged to her about all the horrible things she did. She stresses to Mme. Bustier that this utter lack of remorse renders any efforts to "reconcile" matters between her and her classmates completely pointless; Chloé doesn't ''regret'' what she's done, she's just upset over having to face the fallout.

* FreezeFrameBonus: Audrey is seen reading a book titled, ''Parents Guide to Helping your Teen Through a Mental Health Struggle''.

* ThisIsGonnaSuck: How Nino responds to the reminder that they still have one day of school left.

* HiddenHeartOfGold: André insists this about Audrey regarding her two daughters.

* TimeSkip: A small one. Since Zoé arrived in Paris right before the last week of classes and Chloé has skipped school at least twice, no more than a few days could have passed since the events of "Queen Wasp."

* ArtifactTitle: Chloé's stint as Scarlet Lady has already ended, but the webcomic's title remains the same. On the other hand, her half-sister still dresses as Scarlet Lady for Heroes' Day.

Adrien and Marinette meet at the school entrance, lovingly hugging each other as they compliment each other's clothes (Marinette is wearing Chat Noir-themed clothes, while Adrien wears Marigold-themed clothes). Alix jokingly tells them to get a room, and Marinette sticks her tongue at her friend while telling Adrien that the shock of learning Chloé was Scarlet Lady has clearly worn off, although Adrien points out that their reaction to that was not much of a shock - as none of them reacted with surprise.

The pair meets Nino and Alya (wearing Koki Marina and Fox Trot-themed clothes, respectively) at the doors, both of them reaction with bemusement at how lovey-dovey their friends are acting. Adrien jokingly points out that they still have one day of school to go through, causing Nino to groan in complaint.

** Juleka chooses to dress as Maotif, in reference to how she was the one to help deakumatize her and the one to break her "photo curse".
* DullSurprise: A {{Flashback}} shows that Alya and several other classmates were... not especially shocked to lear that Chloé was Scarlet Lady all along.

'''Nino:''' Checks out if you think about it.

** Nino comments how Adrien and Marinette are in "couples clothes" as they wear Marigold and Chat Noir-themed clothes. Him and Alya are wearing Koki Marina and Fox Trot-themed clothes.

* TimeSkip: A small one; a full week has passed since the events of "Queen Wasp", with Chloé skipping classes while Zoé continues to attend.

* DullSurprise: The classmates' reaction to learning Chloé was Scarlet Lady.

* ContinuityNod: The titles for each page are the names of the akumas the heroes have fought, in chronological order.

* SickeninglySweethearts: Adrien and Marinette are this, as

* ContinuityNod: The first two chapter titles are "Stoneheart" and "Stormy Weather," implying chapter titles will be the names of akumas the heroes have fought in chronological order.

* HypocriticalHumor: Audrey complains that both of her daughters are ''so'' dramatic, ignoring how that's [[SharedFamilyQuirks one thing they have in common]].

* ArtifactTitle: Chloé's stint as Scarlet Lady has already ended, but the webcomic's title remains the same.

* ContinuityNod: Each chapter title is the name of an akuma the heroes have fought, seemingly in chronological order: the first chapter is "Stoneheart", followed by "Stormy Weather".
* EveryoneHasStandards: Audrey isn't happy that Chloé's been refusing to attend school the past few days.

* GoodStepfather: André continues to do his best to act as a good stepfather to Zoé and tries to help her reconcile with Audrey.

* ArtifactTitle: Chloé's stint as Scarlet Lady has already ended, but the webcomic's title remains the same.

* ContinuityNod: Each chapter title is the name of an akuma the heroes have fought, seemingly in chronological order: the first chapter is "Stoneheart," followed by "Stormy Weather."

* HypocriticalHumor: Audrey complains that both of her daughters are ''so'' dramatic.

* {{Squick}}: Plagg vomits his Kwagatama straight on Adrien's chest.

* VomitIndiscretionShot: Happens when Plagg produces a Kwagatama for Adrien. The Kwami's puke is even [[SplashOfColor colored bright green]].

At the Grand Paris Hotel, Zoé (dressed in Ladybug colors) attempts to bring breakfast to Chloé, who tells her to buzz off. When Zoé returns to the common room, Audrey laments how Chloé's skipping school on the last day, but Zoé points out that Chloé is likely feeling sensitive because today is Heroes' Day, and leaves for school.

André meets Zoé at the entrance, and asks her about Chloé, only for Zoé to report no changes in her nor their mother. André attempts to console Zoé, saying that, regardless of how badly she shows it, Audrey cares about her daughters... and mentions there's a reason why Audrey brought Zoé to Paris.

* FreezeFrameBonus: Audrey is seen reading a book titled "Parents Guide to Helping your Teen Through a Mental Health Struggle".
* GoodParents: André remains doing his best to act as a good stepfather to Zoé, and tries to help her reconcile with Audrey.
* HypocriticalHumor: Audrey complains that both of her daughters are '''so''' dramatic.

* VomitIndiscretionShot: Happens when Plagg produces a Kwagatama for Adrien.

* VomitIndescretionShot: Happens when Plagg produces a Kwagatama for Adrien.

Adrien lies on his bed, looking into his photo of Marinette with love, when Plagg (much to Adrien's disgust) pukes something green on him, wishing him a happy Heroes' Day. Meanwhile, Marinette rushes to put on her clothes to avoid arriving late to the festivities, when Pollen gives her a present. Tikki identifies it as a Kwagatama, a symbol of great friendship between kwamis that Pollen rarely makes. Marinette thanks Pollen for the present... and realizes where the mysterious present she got for her birthday came from.

* CallBack: When Pollen gives Marinette a Kwagatama, Marinette looks at the mysterious pendant she got in [[Recap/ScarletLadyS2E8LaBefana her birthday]], realizing it was a Kwagatama from Tikki.

* {{Squick}}: Plagg vomits his Kwagatama straight on Adrien's chest.

* CallBack: When Pollen gives Marinette a Kwagatama, Marinette looks at the mysterious pendant she got in [[Recap/S2E8LaBefana her birthday]], realizing it was a Kwagatama from Tikki.