tushanshu | Verse 03 -- Video

[It is not a happy Jean Prouvaire who greets the world today.

Those who don't know Jehan might be able to tell that something's off. He almost looks sick, but not quite, and his clothes are in disarray. Those who do know Jehan?

They can tell right away that something is terribly wrong with the Romantic poet. He hasn't been out of his house in a few days--he hasn't left his house much at all since a few days before the snow day, actually, but in the last few days he's been a total recluse--and hasn't been seen on the network since Courfeyrac's last post. He's not looking at the feed like he normally does, his hands seem to be shaking a little, and he just seems off. Sleep has clearly been eluding the poet, too.

It takes a few minutes before he speaks. When he does, his voice is lacking his usual emotion. Still gentle, Jehan could never be anything but, but it's a bit flat]

I...I was wondering if someone...

[He bites his lip before trying again]

A-a flute. Does anyone know where I might--

[Another pause, this one longer. Jehan closes his eyes and shakes his head, reaching up to turn the feed off]

No, never mind.

[Just before he cuts the feed, the sounds of him starting to cry can be heard]

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[Even Marius notices something wrong with Jehan, and he manages to pull himself out of that permanent state of bliss he's been ever since Cosette had arrived to scramble for something supportive to say.]

I see several people have already offered you a flute.

[But that observation doesn't really help much, does it? Have an awkward pause before he hastily adds:]

Ah, is there anything else you need? Cosette and I might be able to provide you with it, if we have them.

[Marius?! The (admittedly kind) doltish lawyer is trying to comfort him.

God, what a mess]

No, I believe I will be fine for now. I would not want to take anything away from the two of you.

Oh, I do not mind at all. There is nothing else I need so desperately that I would not give away to someone who does, now that Cosette is here.

[And his expression turns a bit dreamy at that. But wait, Marius, don't be distracted. Focus. You're a big boy you can do it...!]

Are you certain you will be fine?

[Oh Marius]

I...no, but I will manage.

I see. Ah... [Derp derp what is social awkwardness.] I realize that we have not spoken much, but if there is anything I can do, then please don't hesitate to ask.

I won't. Hesitate, I mean. I...thank you, Pontmercy.

It is nothing. I do wish to repay you for your help when I first arrived here, as well as the kindness you have shown my Cosette.

You do not need to repay me, Pontmercy. I did what anyone would do.

Still, it does not diminish my gratitude. [and there's a smile in his voice as he says that]

Verse 03 -- Video

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