Potential games...

[nolongeralone]

So you're sending me to not just one place, but possibly two?

My darling writer, I'm not entirely sure I approve. Especially the nature of the one-- You have not kept secret your plans to make my stay as unpleasant as possible there. Though, I suppose arguing with you is rather pointless.

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[nolongeralone]

I'm aware... I apologize, this came across selfish, didn't it? I'm aware that this place is unpleasant for everyone stuck there... I'm sorry that you have to be there as well.

[gardienne]

Are you? Why?

[Eponine didn't believe that.]

Would you not say that I deserve such a place, Mademoiselle? It kills me quicker than Paris at any rate.

[nolongeralone]

No one deserves such a place, you included. Small mercies or not.

[gardienne]

How is it you are so calm? It is worse than -

[It will be a much worse experience than the inn. Eponine just wants to make Cosette aware - one word from the alley cat could crumble Cosette's facade of being a lady completely. It's quite nice to have a bit of power for a change.]

You will not like it, Mademoiselle. perhaps you ought not to come?

[nolongeralone]

I know what it's like... I share a headspace with a few women who originate from there.

[She frowns and presses her lips together.]

I cannot talk her out of this idea now that she has it, as much as I would like to. I'm not eager to go, however I do not see the point in wasting my energy fighting her.

[gardienne]

Then perhaps you are lucky to have an advanced warning, Mademoiselle.

[She snorts] Always you are so agreeable. Perhaps when you realise that no kind gentleman will take you away when you cry, you will wish you fought harder.

Perhaps I shall see you around, Mademoiselle.