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I have heard the Arguments that Time has stopped at Home, and while the Idea brings me slight Peace, I do not believe I can rest here without Consequence.
Inaction is as much of a Crime as active Treachery, and I wish to Help in any Fashion I may. I am able bodied, well used to working in open Seas and under Orders. You shall find my Complaints very few in number, under Condition that any Action asked of me is given fairly, and does not impugn on the Rights of God’s Creatures or against Country.
If I may also inquire, I am still hopeful to locate a dear Friend of mine, a Dragon by the name of Temeraire— or perhaps Lung Tien Xiang. He is of black coloring with blue markings, in the Heavy Weight class and distinguishable by a unique facial ruff and tendrils. If he is occupied, or perhaps if I am gone when He arrives, let Him know that He is missed, that He must take care of Himself, and that William Laurence asks only for Him to be happy, even if He is not near.
Cpt. Wllm Lrnce
Inaction is as much of a Crime as active Treachery, and I wish to Help in any Fashion I may. I am able bodied, well used to working in open Seas and under Orders. You shall find my Complaints very few in number, under Condition that any Action asked of me is given fairly, and does not impugn on the Rights of God’s Creatures or against Country.
If I may also inquire, I am still hopeful to locate a dear Friend of mine, a Dragon by the name of Temeraire— or perhaps Lung Tien Xiang. He is of black coloring with blue markings, in the Heavy Weight class and distinguishable by a unique facial ruff and tendrils. If he is occupied, or perhaps if I am gone when He arrives, let Him know that He is missed, that He must take care of Himself, and that William Laurence asks only for Him to be happy, even if He is not near.
Cpt. Wllm Lrnce
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[Neither is Combeferre, but he doesn't know Marius all that well. He intends to, at some point, but he's been rather busy.]
You are quite welcome, in that case -- we have had quite a few larks, exploring this place. [There's a bit of a smile.]
Pray, was it the same year for you as Temeraire, upon your arrival? For my friends and I it was June of 1832.
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[ on a turtle? Laurence isn't entirely sure he wants to know the answer. He's getting an idea of what this group of friends supports, and while it's a relief they aren't Bonapartists, he's of the mind Republicans aren't that much better. ]
1807. I have heard Napoleon is defeated in 1815, and I'm afraid I cannot see why there are still those in France who hold on to Bonaparte, even decades after his defeat.
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Well, yes, I daresay he can tell you of them himself.
[A shrug.] I cannot say, but I believe Pontmercy's father fought under Buonaparte. I do not know the fellow extremely well, I am afraid.
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It is difficult to defy the father, but perhaps a group of more sensible friends is enough to sway him. It is not wrong of me to assume you are a political band?
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We are, yes, we are the Friends of the Abased. [Man, that pun doesn't work too well in English. :C] We are, ah -- a group dedicated to fighting for republicanism and freedom in France.
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You are radicals.
[ it's not a question, but a statement. He supposes for now, 'Jacobin' is far too much of an inflammatory word. ]
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Yes, we are. We are not so fierce as tales would paint us, most of the time, you need not worry.
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I profess I know little of politic, and only pray that any sort of radical activity be kept among your own ranks.
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I shall certainly endeavour to keep it so. I am not our leader, however.