Verse 07 -- Voice

[poeticverses]

[The feed's just a voice one today. Jehan wants it to be quick and to the point]

I apologize for this announcement, as it could not possibly come at a worse time, but I feel it is my duty as his friend to let others know. If you knew Grantaire, he is no longer here. It is possible that his disappearance is connected to the rapid decay of Asti in these last few days though I do not think that is likely to be the cause.

[Still, you never know.]

It would not hurt to keep in contact with friends here, should this illness lead to more disappearances.

Comments

Voice:

[poeticverses]

What one would do in any circumstance that leaves us without a friend. We continue.

Voice:

[solo_patria]

Of course we do. But in the way of remembrances again or... Would that look too much as though we think he is not coming back?

Voice --> Voice; private

[poeticverses]

I...

[And he switches it to Private]

Honestly, Enjolras, I do not know that we should hope that Grantaire returns. He is doubtlessly much happier in the afterlife that awaited him, away from this dying land.

Voice; private

[solo_patria]

Mmm. I do not have much memory of him here, but from what has been said, I can see what you mean.

You'd suggest it's best not to regret then, and you probably are right. I hope his soul's found peace at last then. He certainly has earned such.

Voice; private

[poeticverses]

Indeed. His life on Earth was...

[Well, his life. Empty save for Enjolras and their friends, drunk, miserable.]

...enough that he should have been given peace after his death and not the misery he had here. Of course, all of us should have found peace but I am certain you understand my meaning.

Voice; private

[solo_patria]

Yes, yes it was.

[There is a part of Enjolras that suspects that he made things worse during the first chance at life Grantaire had, and to hear the second was not much better for Grantaire, is, well.]

Then I can do nothing less than be glad for his sake, somehow, if he truly is past this. I will miss the chance we may have had at something more like friendship here.

[There is a pause as Enjolras considers something else that he might say. He would like something that is TRUE, and that will possibly help Jehan even a small bit.]

You were closest to him of us here I think. I can imagine how this must feel for you. If there is something I might do for you right now, please, simply name it.

Voice; private

[poeticverses]

[He's silent for a long moment, though the feed is on. When he speaks, he sounds tired]

I simply need time, I believe, to recover from the stress of the last month and a half. I...helped him through the worst of his illness brought on by the lack of wine. To suddenly be without not only that task but Grantaire himself is...disorienting.

Voice; private

[solo_patria]

I...that must have been so, then. Perhaps some rest and time as you suggest.

[There is a bit of an awkward pause as Enjolras considers how to phrase this, how to try to tell Jehan that he would miss him if he was gone and values him all the more now but...what finally comes out is a bit different.]

Do take care of yourself, then.

Voice; private

[poeticverses]

Of course. Though should anything that requires my aid arise, please don't hesitate to send for me.

Voice; private

[solo_patria]

Of course. And please, the same goes for all of you now. Anything at all. I was...not so open with this as I should have been once, but I do mean it, and to hold you to both things.