on being considered as a warden

[to_be_free]

I must admit it is certainly an intriguing prospect. Do you consider this wise, mademoiselle? I have never thought myself a model citizen, certainly no one to base one's life off of. But a chance to improve the lot of mankind? That would be welcome.

The 'barge', too, is a new and fascinating place. I could learn much there -- and perhaps it is a bit miraculous, too, to be so close to the stars and among my friends again.

Well. Whatever you decide, mademoiselle, I am certain it will be a fine place.

Comments

[inseine]

How idealistic of you, [Javert remarks lightly.] What the devil is she pitting you for? Tutoring?

[to_be_free]

[There's a wryly amused look on his face, but he'll behave. Maybe.] Did you expect anything else? I have gathered the ...deal, as she puts it, is to redeem someone.

I am not certain if I am fit to redeem anyone, but I will welcome the challenge if I must.

[euphrasie]

That is certainly a positive outlook one does not see often around these parts!

[to_be_free]

[He studies this young lady rather bemusedly. She looks vaguely familiar, but he cannot quite place a name to the face. In any case, the smile he gives her is genuine.]

I welcome the chance to live again, mademoiselle. If I may help people along the way, so much the better.

He's from 1824. He has very little clue about this Barricade Boys business :|

[order_and_light]

If your friends are those young idiots who keep throwing me significant glances from dark corners, then you're better off far from them. [He has very little idea who the amis are, but they all seem to have a very good idea who he is.]

oh deeear XD

[to_be_free]

My friends -- are perhaps too quick to judge, in some cases. [SEE, LOOK, HE CAN BE POLITE.]

[euphrasie]

[ cosette returns his smile, just as warm. she feels some sort of tie to this stranger that she has yet to discern. but in the meantime. ]

And a philanthropist of sorts! You should be welcome anywhere you decide to settle.

[to_be_free]

I do not know if I am a philanthropist, I simply wish to serve the people and help lead the way to a brighter future. [A beat, and he shakes his head, grinning.] It does sound far more impressive when Enjolras speaks of it, I am sorry.

He's run into Enjolras and Grantaire so far. NOT GOOD FIRST IMPRESSIONS, LES AMIS

[order_and_light]

I approve of a man who is quick to judge, if he judges well. [Which, his tone says, he thinks this young man's friends do not.] Your friends are traitors? [Casual.]

[euphrasie]

Oh, you were perfectly fine on your own. Your goals are all admirable, fancy words or not.

We do what we can, don't we? Those who want to help.

Yeah well he can't say much for them, sorry, but they are good fellows. :c

[to_be_free]

We are republicans, monsieur. [The mildest of smiles, though there is something there that says he won't take much argument.]

All we wish is for mankind to be free.

[inseine]

[Javert's lip curls unpleasantly at that word. Redeem. Redemption. Things he did not believe likely until recently. A low huff.]

Unlikely. Redemption is rare, [he states quickly and stolidly, leaving no room for argument. It is ill-advised to press him on this point.] What kind of unsavory gentleman do you intend to 'guide'? Reform? However-you-call-it.

[to_be_free]

We do, yes. [And he tilts his head a bit --there. Now he has it, and he warms a little more to this young woman.]

You must be Marius' young lady. Am I correct?

Their definitions of good are significantly different.

[order_and_light]

God save us from the idle young. [Quite audible, though he speaks as though to himself.] You were not, before coming here, free? You were imprisoned? Kept from work? Denied access to society?

LITTLE BIT

[to_be_free]

That is assuming God exists, monsieur, and cares for us. [That's alright, Ferre tends to do the same thing when he gets lost in thought.]

I was a medical student. My friends and I help those who are in need of it.

[to_be_free]

[He cares little enough to debate it at the moment, so you are in luck, Javert.]

It is, but it is by no means impossible. [And there is a shrug.] I am not certain. The mademoiselle was thinking perhaps of a young lady I spoke with earlier.

[order_and_light]

[The first comment earns Combeferre a quick, harsh glance, as Javert's opinion of him drops a notch further. An atheist?]

People who are not free. [Dry. Go on, boy, try to explain yourself. He's heard this all before.]

[centerlabc]

But will you be in good company, is the important question!

I'm sorry he's a deist man :c

[to_be_free]

[He just gives him another polite smile.]

Indeed, sir, the ones who are starving in the streets and fighting to be heard. Surely you must have seen them before.

[to_be_free]

It will be sorely lacking, if you are not there. I hold out hope that Enjolras may arrive with me.

[centerlabc]

Ah good, you will have someone to look after you.

[to_be_free]

[A laugh!] Yes, to pull me from the depths of the library, I suppose.

Damned philosophers!

[order_and_light]

You go among them? You risk your neck to listen to their complaints? Learn their names? [Still dry, but there's a definite note of condescension that he's making no effort to hide.]

revolution but civilization! :D

[to_be_free]

As a matter of fact, monsieur, I do, and I tend their illnesses as well.

Well, you're at least easier to deal with than nuts like Enjolras, says Javert

[order_and_light]

The fire of a wronged man! [Javert smiles.] For every fifty, one gets his hands dirty. [Addressed more to the air than to the young man.]

Your friends do the same?