New Muse: Jean Prouvaire

[alwaysinlove]

I don't know what you want from me, mundane.

[A young man looks down at his feet, his cheeks vibrantly blushing. He gives an embarrassed smile.]

I never did want much attention. That isn't why I did... anything that I did. What do you want me to say? What do you want me to do?

If you have places to send me, then I will see them through. You know that I will, and I know that you do not doubt me.

[He smiles again.]

That's encouraging, I suppose. Maybe as I find my feet and you find yours, we can stand together and whatever ambitions you have can be realized.

In the meantime, be patient with me. Please.

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[petitgamin]

They're never patient that lot. Always gotta be doin' the stuff at their speed.

[alwaysinlove]

Gavroche. It is very good to see you. I hope you're well.

[petitgamin]

Me? M'always well. [Grin] What 'bout you?

[alwaysinlove]

Very well, considering this place. But, nevermind. We make do. We always make do.

This place is strange, but once you find your way it isn't so bad.

[petitgamin]

Exactly. Once you've got yer feet, anywhere's easy enough to run.

[alwaysinlove]

That's the truth. But take care where you go, bravery is good but foolishness...

[petitgamin]

Me? Fool? No fear! I'll be running this place soon enough [All is said with a bright grin]

[alwaysinlove]

I do not doubt. Not ever.

[petitgamin]

[And Gavroche grins widely at him. He knows his way around, does Gavroche, he'll always be good]

[alwaysinlove]

[Prouvaire returns the smile and ruffles the boy's hair.]

[musichetta]

I don't see how anyone could be so very impatient with you.

[alwaysinlove]

[Now he blushes even deeper. He looks down and to his right, biting his thumbnail and still smiling an embarrassed smile.]

Hello

[His voice is so mild it's almost inaudible.]

[musichetta]

[ 'chetta giggles and gives a nod in greeting. ]

Hello to you, good monsieur. How do you fare?

[alwaysinlove]

I fare well enough, Mademoiselle. And how do you do?

Not that I think you would do badly... I...

[musichetta]

Well, as they say, some days are better than others!

And you have caught me on a particularly nice day, thank you. The others will be mightily pleased to find you here. I know I am! [ she flutters her eyelashes because why not? it's fun to see him blush. ]

[alwaysinlove]

[And he doesn't disappoint, his cheeks are a bright scarlet.]

Others? Others like who...

[He smiles again as she flutters her lashes, and appears to be enchanted by his bootlace.]

[musichetta]

Joly, for one. And Courfeyrac, for another.

[ musichetta ducks a little to try to catch his gaze, having a bit too much fun. ] You have been missed!

[alwaysinlove]

ah-um...

[He meets her eye, looking anxious, but not looking away this time. He smiles again, but not from embarrassment now.]

Is that true?

[musichetta]

[ she presses her palm to her heart. ]

Oh, I would not jest about such things. One can only hear the boys lament over their incomplete band of brothers for so long!

[alwaysinlove]

[As is his habit, excitement quickly overrides shyness.]

But that is wonderful! [He seizes both her hands suddenly.]

Thank you so much for telling me. I will have to find them now.

Again, I thank you!

[musichetta]

[ 'chetta laughs gently, giving his hands a quick squeeze in return. ]

Jehan, you are very welcome. I am always pleased to assist.

[alwaysinlove]

You're very kind. Do you think they'll find me? Should I go looking?

[musichetta]

Oh, I'm certain you'll all find each other sooner than later. Do not fret! [ another hand squeeze for good measure. ]

[alwaysinlove]

When you've been so kind, how an I? Thank you again! You've given me faith that this place may not be such a torment after all.

[fitofgrandair]

Hopeful as ever, Prouvaire, but so demure! Come now, open yourself that the world may share in the light of your ceaseless adoration. You who are so enchanted, may you not reach others through the word of love, that happy affliction so often aligned with hope? Men love to hear that they are welcome, women that they are desired. Only raise your voice, Prouvaire, and think what you might do!

[alwaysinlove]

[Prouvaire laughs: affectionate, warm.]

Hello! It has been far too long, my friend. How does this place find you?

If I am demure, then let friendship make me take heart and be bold.

[fitofgrandair]

Ah, valiant dreamer, among such company as this? You're certain to achieve boldness. Take of my bombast, join in my discourse, and together we will free the flow of speech.

This place finds me well, this place finds me astonished, this place finds me all in disorient. Who among us can describe this odd little world we've come upon? Ah, Prouvaire, it is one incomprehensible world after another; certainly, I've no cause to complain of boredom.

Now be seated, drink!

"Valiant Dreamer" gave me JP feels!

[alwaysinlove]

[Warmth like from a fire spreads into Jean Prouvaire's face as he listens, and his smile radiates it back to Grantaire.]

Astonishing place indeed, yet it is good to be among friends. I'm so glad you're all here.

Yes, I will sit. I'm sure even here you've found he best of everything already. Am I right?

[quatre_ailes]

Jehan! There you are. I'm certain your young lady (or gentleman, as the case may be) will be patient with you. There must be a reason they care to give you a voice, mustn't there?

It is very hard to dislike you.

[alwaysinlove]

Joly!

How good to see you. You flatter me, but I hope that you are right. She seems prone to fits of enthusiasm that burn out quickly. I will see if I remain when the fires die down.

I did not expect to meet so many friends here. Have you met any of the others?

[quatre_ailes]

Yes, almost everyone! Bossuet is unfortunately rather scarce, as are Combeferre and Feuilly -- but otherwise, the amis are generally here.

[alwaysinlove]

But that is wonderful. When I came here I did not expect such things. I'm so glad.

How strange to not even fully understand what this place is, yet to find such company.

Are you all well?