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[fliesonfour]

There is a reason why Saint Valentine is so very popular in France! Who does not like a handwritten note and a little favour at their doorstep, handed over by some pretty damsel-- or stripling? Hm? One should be willing to Rome very far indeed, to execute such a token with care to friends and loved ones, with all the haste of flying on a Cupid's wings!

Indeed, I wonder that everyone does not have a few recipients in mind already, for such favours? And to such an end, this question, most serious:

Is there a shop well-known for sturdy, pretty stationery and good pen-ink? Nothing pigmented, if you please!

If anyone knows of such a place, please point me in its direction. I'd thank you for the tip.

Ah! And for those of you who do not know me yet, salutations and introductions. I am called Joly, and I am a medical student, lately of Paris, presently as shell-shocked as the rest of the company. A pleasure to meet you!

Now, to end with a little seasonal joke, for the medically-minded among us:

Gapeworm is red, Cholera is blue,
Honey helps the lymphs, and lemon does too.
Thou are my love and I am thine;
So stay warm and dry, my Valentine!

It's very sound advice, at that. The winter months are dastardly.

Happy writing!

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[solo_patria]

[Oh dear. Are you sure that's a good way to put, Joly? He might try that.]

That seems reasonable enough, of course. I gladly take the responsibility on.

[fliesonfour]

Ah, I thought calling it 'liberty' might endear you to it! Thank you.

[solo_patria]

You know by now all of the ways to capture my attention, certainly. And you are very welcome.

[fliesonfour]

Hush, now, not too loudly; Etienne will be cross!

[Quipped! All snorting laughter.

You've a way with words, Enjolras. A way that might lead you to the living room!]

[solo_patria]

And of course, we cannot have that. Still, you know my mind, which is something of a comfort, I'll admit.

[And he's raising an eyebrow at the snort besides.

That IS something slightly unnerving, sure.]

[fliesonfour]

I do know it; Frontal, Temporal, Parietal, Occipital. I am glad it is of a comfort!

[But yes; he also knew their friend and leader well, as a person. Of course.]

[solo_patria]

[Have a fond sort of eyeroll there, Joly. Still, you're doing far better than Enjolras would with that. At any rate, it's certainly something.]

I...will take your word for it rather than asking for more detail, I think.

[Have a bit of a smile there.] I do doubt it would make sense to me.