Oh, yes, please. I have not had wine in an awfully long time.
Hm...you know, I don't really know. I never really thought about it in Paris, since there wasn't much use to. There isn't really anything special that I can do.
Well, that is good I suppose. It is nice knowing that there are others who do not know what they want to do as well. Times I'm afraid I will show up and be the only person there who does not have a plan.
Oh, but I shouldn't bother you with my troubles. I am sure things will be fine once I am there. I just haven't been to school in so very long, I've forgotten what it is like!
Well...I don't still feel pushed in that way, but I do feel guilty over past behaviors, if that makes sense. *he paused and frowned slightly*
I must be boring you with this.
You know, sometimes I suspect no one has a plan when they enter university. Or at least very few. There ought to be Guidance or Career Counselors to help you figure out what you're best at, but I think some are better qualified than others.
You're not bothering me at all! On the contrary, I'm very happy to hear that you're planning to attend university because it sounds like something you've always wanted to do.
It is something I've always wanted to do. *somethings hits her and there's a little light in her eyes for a moment* I could have been student too, after all.
Are you going to university too, Monsieur Marius? Perhaps I shall see you!
I would very much like to see it with you! Perhaps you could show me around, come autumn.
(Now that they're sitting, she sort of wants to be closer. Without really thinking, she inches a little towards him. This sort of thing is foreign to her, but maybe he knows better than her.)
I do wish I could live on-campus, but I cannot leave Azelma alone in a flat by herself. Besides, I suppose it would be better than having a roommate...that is what they do, yes?
It would be an honor and a pleasure to show you around.
(He notices her movement, hopes it indicates comfort with him, and stands for a moment, brushing a nonexistent speck of lint off his trousers then re-seating himself closer to her. He trusted that she'd let him know if he was making her uncomfortable.)
I've never lived on campus - I've always had a flat, by myself or with a friend. I believe they do assign you roommates in the dormitories, yes. It's very good of you to look after your sister the way you do.
Then, I very much look forward to it! I do like walking with you, like we were last night.
(She'll take that as an invitation, then! Albeit hesitantly, she lets her head rest on his shoulder, savoring the contact in case he wanted to push her away.)
I have had to very much in the past. Azelma is the only family I have, apart from my mother and father. And I doubt they would want me calling them family. That's all right, though, I don't really want to call them that either.
(Oh, this was *wonderful*. Being with her like this. Marius reached an arm around and gently drew her closer to him. There was no hesitation at all this time.)
That must be...difficult. I'm glad that you and your sister are here together and safe.
(For some reason, hearing that makes her heart soar. Maybe it was silly, but to know that Monsieur Marius had enjoyed his time with her made her very, very happy. As did him drawing her close. She sighed softly in contentment, nestling into his side and making herself comfortable.)
As am I. Things have been so much better here, and not just for me. And it wasn't so difficult. One just need to know what to do. And I did.
(Ooh, that felt wonderful. She had never been held like this before, not by anybody. And she couldn't have begun to imagine how good it felt.)
I knew how to get by. Where to steal from, who was more likely to give out food, where to find clothes when we really needed them...I found them out quickly enough.
(She nuzzled a little into his shoulder on impulse.)
I do not need to know them now, though. It's rather strange...but good, I think. I just need to learn other things.
(It made his heart ache to hear her talk about stealing food and to remember the conditions she'd had to endure. He held her a bit more tightly, briefly making the embrace a two-armed one.)
You'll never have to do anything like that again. Not any more. I'm sorry I asked; it must be painful to talk about.
You're learning new things already. Administrative skills. How to operate technology. How to sign up for classes. I think you're adapting better than I did.
(He wasn't going to tell her how long it had taken him to learn to use a smartphone. No one needed to know that.)
It's all right, Monsieur Marius, it wasn't your fault. Besides, I don't mind talking about it. I am not ashamed of what I did.
(She did what was necessary, after all. And what helped her and her sister. And she'd done it without any help from anyone. She had a right to be proud, she had always thought.)
Oh, yes. Well, I suppose if I do not choose a major, I can always continue being a secretary. The work is not all that hard.
You have no reason to be ashamed! Never be ashamed. You're a rare person, Eponine, and I mean that in the best way. ...But I'm glad you didn't mind the question.
Perhaps you could check out the course offerings and then make a decision? Something might strike your fancy.
(He coughed as she asked her last question, and as luck would have it, he'd just taken a sip of wine. He set the wine back on the coaster.)
Ah...trouble? I wouldn't say trouble, exactly, but there was a definite learning curve. (A steep one.)
(Rare. No-one had ever called her that before. In fact, she'd spent most of her life under the impression that she was common street trash to everyone else. But, with Monsieur Marius calling her rare, that had to mean something.)
I suppose I could. I have not really looked into things just yet, but there is no better time like the present.
(She had to look at the things Enjolras sent her when she got home anyway. Looking up as he coughed, she tilted her head a little)
Are you all right, Monsieur Marius?
(She giggled a little.) That is all right. I am having a bit of trouble too. I have seen such things being used, but I never had them for myself.
I didn't mean to press you about the courses. It just...makes me happy that you've got the opportunity to fulfill a dream.
Oh, I'm fine! Pardon me. Some wine went down the wrong way, that's all.
(She had the most joyful laugh. It always made him smile.)
Are you having trouble? But you use a computer in your job, don't you?
(He thought about it, didn't want to look foolish in front of her, but decided to tell part of the story anyway.)
Technology isn't exactly intuitive for me, either. When I first got my phone, I entered a classmate's home area code incorrectly and ended up phoning a bank in Ohio six times in a row. I kept hitting Redial by mistake instead of End Call.
(He was blushing; he could feel it. Why had he thought telling her that would be a good idea?)
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Date: 2012-07-07 03:22 am (UTC)Hm...I shall have to think about that, then. Honestly, I am not sure what I would like to do. There are so many choices!
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Date: 2012-07-07 03:25 am (UTC)That was very kind of Enjolras. He seems to take a great interest in you. I'm glad. I think....
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Date: 2012-07-07 03:28 am (UTC)Enjolras is a friend. Besides, there are already other people with interest in him, and I would rather not add to that number.
I could, couldn't I? It is such a frightening prospect, but exciting too.
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Date: 2012-07-07 03:33 am (UTC)I am glad he's a good friend to you.
Whew. Let's try not to be quite so obvious, and while we're at it,let's stop talking to ourselves, eh?
You really could. Is there anything particular you're interested in?
And would you care for a glass of wine? I've got a bottle chilling in the kitchen.
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Date: 2012-07-07 03:41 am (UTC)Hm...you know, I don't really know. I never really thought about it in Paris, since there wasn't much use to. There isn't really anything special that I can do.
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Date: 2012-07-07 03:54 am (UTC)*he hands her the glass and looks at her seriously for a moment*
There's quite a lot you can do that's special. You could do anything you wanted to.
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Date: 2012-07-07 03:56 am (UTC)*she smiles, taking the glass and sipping from it*
It's very good, Monsieur Marius. Thank you.
Well, not in that way, there just isn't something I have a certain...perchance for doing, if that makes sense?
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Date: 2012-07-07 03:59 am (UTC)It takes time to figure out who are you and what you want to do.
...I really shouldn't presume to offer advice. I'm still very much a work-in-progress myself.
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Date: 2012-07-07 04:02 am (UTC)Well, that is good I suppose. It is nice knowing that there are others who do not know what they want to do as well. Times I'm afraid I will show up and be the only person there who does not have a plan.
Oh, but I shouldn't bother you with my troubles. I am sure things will be fine once I am there. I just haven't been to school in so very long, I've forgotten what it is like!
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Date: 2012-07-07 04:13 am (UTC)I must be boring you with this.
You know, sometimes I suspect no one has a plan when they enter university. Or at least very few. There ought to be Guidance or Career Counselors to help you figure out what you're best at, but I think some are better qualified than others.
You're not bothering me at all! On the contrary, I'm very happy to hear that you're planning to attend university because it sounds like something you've always wanted to do.
I'm sure you'll be fine as well. More than fine.
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Date: 2012-07-07 04:16 am (UTC)It is something I've always wanted to do. *somethings hits her and there's a little light in her eyes for a moment* I could have been student too, after all.
Are you going to university too, Monsieur Marius? Perhaps I shall see you!
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Date: 2012-07-07 04:26 am (UTC)Mmm? Yes, I am! I hope so. The campus is beautiful. I'd love to see you there.
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Date: 2012-07-07 04:29 am (UTC)(Now that they're sitting, she sort of wants to be closer. Without really thinking, she inches a little towards him. This sort of thing is foreign to her, but maybe he knows better than her.)
I do wish I could live on-campus, but I cannot leave Azelma alone in a flat by herself. Besides, I suppose it would be better than having a roommate...that is what they do, yes?
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Date: 2012-07-07 04:42 am (UTC)(He notices her movement, hopes it indicates comfort with him, and stands for a moment, brushing a nonexistent speck of lint off his trousers then re-seating himself closer to her. He trusted that she'd let him know if he was making her uncomfortable.)
I've never lived on campus - I've always had a flat, by myself or with a friend. I believe they do assign you roommates in the dormitories, yes. It's very good of you to look after your sister the way you do.
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Date: 2012-07-07 04:50 am (UTC)(She'll take that as an invitation, then! Albeit hesitantly, she lets her head rest on his shoulder, savoring the contact in case he wanted to push her away.)
I have had to very much in the past. Azelma is the only family I have, apart from my mother and father. And I doubt they would want me calling them family. That's all right, though, I don't really want to call them that either.
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Date: 2012-07-07 05:02 am (UTC)(Oh, this was *wonderful*. Being with her like this. Marius reached an arm around and gently drew her closer to him. There was no hesitation at all this time.)
That must be...difficult. I'm glad that you and your sister are here together and safe.
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Date: 2012-07-07 05:05 am (UTC)(For some reason, hearing that makes her heart soar. Maybe it was silly, but to know that Monsieur Marius had enjoyed his time with her made her very, very happy. As did him drawing her close. She sighed softly in contentment, nestling into his side and making herself comfortable.)
As am I. Things have been so much better here, and not just for me. And it wasn't so difficult. One just need to know what to do. And I did.
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Date: 2012-07-07 05:14 am (UTC)(He rested his cheek on her silky hair. This felt...right. Good.)
Oh? How do you mean, know what to do?
(She always seemed to know what to do. He felt lost more often than he cared to admit.)
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Date: 2012-07-07 05:20 am (UTC)I knew how to get by. Where to steal from, who was more likely to give out food, where to find clothes when we really needed them...I found them out quickly enough.
(She nuzzled a little into his shoulder on impulse.)
I do not need to know them now, though. It's rather strange...but good, I think. I just need to learn other things.
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Date: 2012-07-07 05:29 am (UTC)You'll never have to do anything like that again. Not any more. I'm sorry I asked; it must be painful to talk about.
You're learning new things already. Administrative skills. How to operate technology. How to sign up for classes. I think you're adapting better than I did.
(He wasn't going to tell her how long it had taken him to learn to use a smartphone. No one needed to know that.)
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Date: 2012-07-07 05:35 am (UTC)(She did what was necessary, after all. And what helped her and her sister. And she'd done it without any help from anyone. She had a right to be proud, she had always thought.)
Oh, yes. Well, I suppose if I do not choose a major, I can always continue being a secretary. The work is not all that hard.
You had trouble? How so?
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Date: 2012-07-07 05:45 am (UTC)Perhaps you could check out the course offerings and then make a decision? Something might strike your fancy.
(He coughed as she asked her last question, and as luck would have it, he'd just taken a sip of wine. He set the wine back on the coaster.)
Ah...trouble? I wouldn't say trouble, exactly, but there was a definite learning curve. (A steep one.)
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Date: 2012-07-07 05:58 am (UTC)(Rare. No-one had ever called her that before. In fact, she'd spent most of her life under the impression that she was common street trash to everyone else. But, with Monsieur Marius calling her rare, that had to mean something.)
I suppose I could. I have not really looked into things just yet, but there is no better time like the present.
(She had to look at the things Enjolras sent her when she got home anyway. Looking up as he coughed, she tilted her head a little)
Are you all right, Monsieur Marius?
(She giggled a little.) That is all right. I am having a bit of trouble too. I have seen such things being used, but I never had them for myself.
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Date: 2012-07-07 02:28 pm (UTC)Oh, I'm fine! Pardon me. Some wine went down the wrong way, that's all.
(She had the most joyful laugh. It always made him smile.)
Are you having trouble? But you use a computer in your job, don't you?
(He thought about it, didn't want to look foolish in front of her, but decided to tell part of the story anyway.)
Technology isn't exactly intuitive for me, either. When I first got my phone, I entered a classmate's home area code incorrectly and ended up phoning a bank in Ohio six times in a row. I kept hitting Redial by mistake instead of End Call.
(He was blushing; he could feel it. Why had he thought telling her that would be a good idea?)
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Date: 2012-07-07 04:34 pm (UTC)It is happy for me too, Monsieur Marius. Especially now that I have you here too.
Well, I suppose, yes. Computers are not too hard for me, not at all. But, other things can be.
(She listens rather attentively to his story, laughing a little at the end.)
Phones are hardest, I think. Especially when they can do so much! I thought they were only for talking to people.
(She's fooled around with Enjolras' phone a few times, but her's is much simpler in design.)
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