video; dated June 14th

[inseine]

[Javert is well groomed, neat, and absolutely professional today. His bangs are combed well over the Charter Mark on his forehead, a trait unbefitting of a man attempting to play Messenger for the authorities. He holds his chin high for the camera, his steely eyes ready to lance straight through the screen and into the viewer's bare conscience.

He speaks in swift, abrupt phrases, with just a hint of a French accent in his clipped vowels.]

Lately I got word of many confusing arrests among us. Trespassing cases among people who were unaware of city limits, unclear boundaries, all of that! Ah! That is inefficient. Foreigners cannot expect to follow local customs if we do not know them.

[Pause. Of course, this is leading up to something, yet it is clear that Javert makes a poor public figure, with the impression he is making. He taps his fingers and grimaces ever deeper as he quickens his speech.]

Of course there are a clear system of laws written for this society like any other. But do not bother to dig up a book vendor if you do not understand French, English, or the local language. Impossible task, translating into every possible tongue! We will not waste the time.

Rather you will find a full voice record of the Keeliai law code available for public use.

[VOICE FILE ATTACHED; split into several subheadings and articles, much like any civil or common law code one would find on the planet Earth.]

[Javert restlessly bends closer to the camera and draws his brows into an indifferent arch.]

I advise that you listen and understand what you are getting into when you cross government boundaries. [That means you, Iorveth, Enjolras, the Amis, and other criminal suspects. He smiles grimly, devoid of all humor.] Among other activities. What you do after that is your concern.

[He lowers his lids with a pinch in his jaw and reaches out to end the feed. He stops short to add as an afterthought--]

A word of thanks to Monsieur Logan for lending his voice.

[The screen goes black.]

Comments

[video]

[backinakidflash]

[Bart's eyes are glazed over after a few minutes of the file.]

That file's huge. Do you know how long it's gonna take to listen to? Where can I find the book in English?

[video]

[inseine]

Less long than it took to record it.

[The smallest of wry smirks right there.]

Article numbers will give it to you in smaller bites. Who in hell has the time to listen to it all at once?

[Javert cannot fathom why you would not rather listen than read. Reading is probably the most boring activity in the universe. Nonetheless, he bats an eyebrow, and says glibly,] You will find it at most book vendors. But you are welcome to take one of my copies off my hands.

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[bindsthedead]

I'll make sure to review it. [And if it's too dull, she'll simply find a text copy.]

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[inseine]

[Will you, now? At least she is making an effort. Javert has not had an altogether bad impression of Sabriel; she has been nothing but noble, bad aim aside.]

Then I will hold you to that.

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[disfavored]

I have nothing against laws - quite the opposite, there is no civilized society without law - and I'm not suggesting we all go around breaking these laws, but do you really think it right that we should be forced to conform to their laws without having a say of our own? After all, we didn't choose to be here. It's only fair that some accommodations be made.

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[inseine]

[Javert levels Tarrlok with a measured, scrutinizing gaze. He knows a trap question when he hears one.]

The laws were here before we were. I noticed many of us were unaware of this. This is only informational. Lobby to the Emperor if you want a change.

[Voice]

[the_other_eight]

[Pepper listens through the document and writes a note to ask Tony about uploading it to JARVIS for easier saving later.

After that she turns on the audio, intending to give credit where credit is due. Javert has done a fantastic job of making something important easily accessible to everyone. She has to say that she's impressed.]

This is incredibly impressive. Thank you.

[Voice]

[inseine]

[Well, that's a first. Javert got a genuine 'Thank you!' and not an idiot crying over the length of the record. He is almost taken off his guard. Almost.]

It is a public service, Madame. People ought to know when they are getting mixed up in some bad business.

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[heartofgraces]

[He's trying. Bless his heart, he's trying. To listen. All at once.

Asbel's not smart.]

I...that's...h-how long is this in total?

[Someone please save him.]

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[inseine]

[Javert purses his lips, his eyes rolling toward the ceiling.]

Oh, let me see! Several hours.

[Is he serious? Hard to say, but it is a possibility. Logan had to read at a slow enough pace for all words to be heard distinctly.]

Do not tell me you are attempting to listen to all of it in one round. You will not make it.

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[kvarterskommissarie]

[ Well. That's... that's certainly a lot. Helpful, but a lot. ]

How, uhm... industrious of you.

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[inseine]

But a necessary thing.

[If ludicrously dull. Even Javert admits that. He drums his fingers atop his desk, murmuring,]

Better to keep myself busy than the alternative.

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[oathwalk]

[That's quite probably longer than Windor's legal code, but Richard is just going to download it, listen to it, and makes notes in a written copy as he goes. He may be able to read English, but the fonts are still strange to him. Practicing his reading comprehension on a law code would be inadvisable.]

Thank you and Mr Logan both. This is most helpful.

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[inseine]

As it was intended. The authorities have a [he searches for the correct word without overstepping his boundaries, his brow drawn low,] troubling habit of issuing sanctions without posting laws to go with them.

[That muddies justice, and produces a rather uncomfortable feeling in Javert's gullet. He has enough trouble with justice without the fog cast over it by the city guard and the lack of good, obvious references for the local laws.]

It has a result of ruffling feathers. Particularly with other foreigners.

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[epigrammatical]

You are keeping busy, M. Javert.

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[inseine]

It is an attempt. Paperwork and heavy reading is not my top choice, never mind its use.

[video]

[suoxi]

This will be incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[video]

[inseine]

[Javert studies this woman's face unblinkingly. Even he recognizes a veritable porcelain doll when he sees one. This woman strikes him as a refined lady, of the sort that he only spoke with on scant occasions; during noise complaints, for example. She completely outclasses a rough old former Inspector of Police.]

Indeed, Madame. [Abrupt. Brisk. In truth, he can mildly humble himself, but he does not know how to adjust his mannerisms for 'better' company.] Spread it around, if you can. Tell your friends. And should you have any questions about it, contact me here.

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[amonfire]

Well it did kill an hour.

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[inseine]

I am flattered you spent that long on my work. Has your clinic lately dried up?

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[solo_patria]

That certainly is quite thorough, Inspector. [As in, Enjolras is impressed by the dedication it took, truly. And he HAS been wanting to review these laws] If there are questions on any of these points, to whom do we bring requests for clarification?

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[inseine]

[Javert's gaze could bore twin holes through Enjolras's heart. A single eyebrow drifts up, and he answers curtly,]

Myself, for the basics. [In order to avoid any sticky situations in the future, he swiftly and firmly qualifies that with,] Any argument or petitioning should go to Madame Emperor directly. I know only what I read and what I gathered from the city guard.

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[chiot]

[ Guess who absolutely did not listen to the audio file? This guy. ]

We should be able to do what we want, huh?

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[inseine]

[Oh, Gavroche. Javert is completely uninterested in initiating a serious conversation with a guttersnipe. He regards Gavroche drolly, his massive chin propped against an upturned palm.]

I did not think that rules and laws kept you from doing so.

[mopirates_moproblems]

You believe the availability of knowledge will discourage them? I did not take you for an optimist, Inspector.

[inseine]

I said nothing of discouragement.

[Javert smiles tersely. It is tinged with something... unreadable. Javert is a heavily guarded man, to say the least, and sometimes the emotions in his face read as rather confused.]

Do not assume I am that much of an idiot. I know only the honest fellows will bend.