"I never said or thought of this as a game. I just see that I might be able to help, is all. Maybe if I try help keep the others safe while you deal with the embryo? Is that alright? Since you know more about how to take care of the embryos? The eggs?"

That seemed like a decent compromise, right? At least, she thinks so.

"That....well, the only way you could meet Tikki is if I wasn't transformed. I'd have to check with her if that is okay, to reveal myself to you first."

So, yes. It is thanks to Tikki that Marinette can transform. Admitting that wasn't too much? She hopes.