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[Contrary to his usual charming self, Courfeyrac looks nearly heartbroken as he faces the feed.]

I lost it. I already lost it and I don't know how I'm going to replace it. Surely I cannot charm my way into another hat... And I'm not entirely certain I wish to! This one I had deemed my lucky one until I could find one more of my fashion in this place!

[He sighs and dramatically slumps, burying his face in his hands.]

And here I had dared to believe my luck had changed here.

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Oui, charm.

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[He tilts his head a little, not quite smiling yet, but near to it.]

Oh, yes. With Alcuin.

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[poeticverses]

[It takes a moment for Jehan to respond. He swallows a few times before he manages it, and his voice is fairly quiet]

I did not--you never--that was rather indiscreet, wasn't it?

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[lecentre]

[Courfeyrac blinks, all pretenses of being upset over his hat's disappearance gone.]

I'm hardly one for discretion, Prouvaire. This place just seems to broadcasts it more than back home.

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[poeticverses]

No, I suppose you aren't. However...

[He sighs]

I suppose I am simply surprised, that's all. You are so popular with the girls that...

[He doesn't seem upset by this, just surprised and unsure]

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[lecentre]

[He raises his eyebrows, tilting his head a little more. If he's not careful, he'll be looking at Prouvaire sideways soon enough.]

I do not attempt to charm men nearly as often, if that is what you are confused about.

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[poeticverses]

No, I'm not confused, just...I suppose I am surprised, as well as relieved to know that I am not likely to lose your friendship.

[Jehan's voice wavers just a bit at "relieved" but he keeps his voice steady otherwise]

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[lecentre]

Even if I weren't...

[Courfeyrac frowns a little, leaning into the feed. His concern over his hat is long forgotten now.]

You would not ever have to worry about losing my friendship, Prouvaire.

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[poeticverses]

[And that gets Jehan to tear up. He's not crying, but he's close]

Thank you, Reynaud. I--thank you.

[Back on topic...]

What happened to your hat?

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[lecentre]

[He smiles a bit, trying to be reassuring.]

You know you have nothing to worry about with any of us, do you not? We're brothers, we're there for each other.

[But at the mention of his hat.... Well, that is one very dramatic sigh.]

I simply do not know! I seem to have misplaced it, or it wandered off on its own.

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[poeticverses]

[Jehan doesn't respond to that. Feuilly would likely distance himself, possibly Bahorel. He isn't sure about Combeferre or Enjolras.]

Have you checked underneath your furniture?

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[lecentre]

[Perhaps Courfeyrac is blindly optimistic. Or perhaps he knows that with enough time, they would get used to it eventually. If Jehan voiced his concerns about Combeferre, he'd reason that he's just too logical to find much of a problem with it and Enjolras too blind and uncaring in general.

A small smirk, because he really can't help it.]

I checked under the bed, which seemed to be the more obvious place.

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[poeticverses]

[And we're back to the blushing]

And what about the path to the bed?

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[lecentre]

Yes, that as well. And underneath the couch for good measure. It is gone, I fear.

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[poeticverses]

I will buy you a replacement, then. Two, in fact, and I shall keep one at my apartment for emergencies.

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I would kiss you now if you were here. That, mon frere, is a generous offer!

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[poeticverses]

[Jehan's blush gets redder]

It is nothing. A generous offer for a generous friend, mon ami.

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[lecentre]

[He's still grinning charmingly.]

I will find a way to repay you somehow, whether you allow it or not.

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[poeticverses]

I do not need any form of repayment, Courfeyrac. I am buying it as a gift.

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[lecentre]

Hush now, I said even if you should not allow it, didn't I?

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[poeticverses]

You are impossible, Courfeyrac. And a warning: the mademoiselle you are talking to, regarding hats? She is Pontmercy's...mistress or lover, I believe.

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[His eyebrows raise farther than he could have ever expected them to...]

Is she truly? I had never expected-- regardless, I now owe you another favor for that fair warning!

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[poeticverses]

She is indeed. I would not have expected Pontmercy capable of wooing such a lovely girl, but he apparently has.

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My world has turned. Are we certain this isn't some dream or hallucination?

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[poeticverses]

Quite certain. Pontmercy was an idiot as only those in love can be when he saw her asking after him.

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I do not know what is more embarrassing, that or the fact that he has somehow managed to win such a lovely lady's admiration.