@pompedia Burns Brightly [!]
As much as NathanaĂŤl wished to fight alongside Ladybug and Chat Noir, he didn't feel he was ready yet. Still a new holder as PhĂŠnix Argent, he felt he needed more time to perfect himself before approaching them. If they found an akuma first, he wouldn't interfere. However, if he discovered one first, he'd quickly subdue them, capturing them within his Blazing Bite and let Ladybug purify the demon.
He made sure to stay out of sight each time they arrived and breathed easier once she fixed everything. As this happened a few times already, when he came across a new villain, he became faster at finding safe spots to transform and more efficient in rendering the threat useless.
Using his power, flames acted like a cage, immobilizing the afflicted. "Don't bother moving." Only as PhĂŠnix, did the usually shy man spoke with such stern authority. The akuma still struggled against the fiery retrains but was no going anywhere. "Ladybug will be here any moment and this will all be over for you." He caught a faintest sound of something touching the ground behind but he paid no mind. The bird turned to go into hiding as routine but stopped upon seeing none other than the heroine herself.
She have never gotten to the scene so soon before! He wasn't ready to meet her yet! Panic set in as he froze, clearly surprise. [!]