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[untamedantinous]

 [It has been some time since he properly arrived.  He has taken the time to get somewhat settled, to find his clothes and try and recover from his last memories of home.  In that time, he has figured out the comms -- at the very least, the voice and video functions, and so there is little fumbling once he flicks on the switch. (He thinks, for a moment, of Combeferre -- he would have loved all this place had to offer.)

The young man looks -- tired, overall, though clean and reasonably clean-shaven.  There is a spark of fire in his eyes, though at the moment it is understandably dampened.  When he finally speaks, it is obvious he is expecting answers, voice curt and given to speaking orders --but he is certainly not a military man and his voice is tinged with a soft French accent.]

Information would be appreciated.  I would care to know if my friends are here.  They would be about my age, no more than ten of them, speaking of Les Amis de l'ABC.  They are called Courfeyrac, perhaps Combeferre or Grantaire.  Does anyone aboard this ship have news of them?

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[Video]

[tables]

[ -- of all of the people, of course it would be Enjolras. And Marius, who has since secluded himself in his room to recover and to wrap his mind around what happened, and so Enjolras is treated to Marius Pontmercy looking somewhat startled and pale.]

They are not here, Enjolras.

[It's quiet.

Marius has searched.]

[Video]

[untamedantinous]

[There's a brief flicker of surprise, a small smile that very nearly stirs that quiet fire back to life, but -- not just yet. Everything is still too recent for that.]

It is a comfort to know that one of my brothers is, in that case. Are you well, Pontmercy?

[theyalldieforme]

Haven't heard of any of them.

[untamedantinous]

I have been told they are not here. But there is at least one person from my home.

[theyalldieforme]

Better than none.

[untamedantinous]

I suppose that is so, it is a comfort to have his presence at my side.

[theyalldieforme]

Time to get used to it.

[untamedantinous]

[He looks just the slightest bit resigned, at that, but hopefully Pontmercy will keep the chatter about his lady to a minimum.]

Indeed. May I have your name, monsieur?

[theyalldieforme]

John.

You?

[untamedantinous]

Enjolras. [A beat.] Lucien, if it is easier. [He gives a small nod.] It is a pleasure.

[theyalldieforme]

Enjo-

[WHAT.]

Lucien, then.

[untamedantinous]

[TSK, YOU AMERICANS NEED TO TEACH FRENCH IN SCHOOLS.] You are ...American, are you not?

[theyalldieforme]

[HE LIVES IN LA FRENCH IS TOTALLY USELESS]

Yes.

[untamedantinous]

[FRENCH IS NEVER USELESS. >:|]

[But seriously, he does brighten a bit at that, curiosity sparking in his eyes.]

Is it as free as they say, there?

[Video]

[throwsdown]

[Okay, okay. 5-year-old Japanese kid attempting French names, take 1:]

Ganterare... Combifur...--Courfayac...?

[He doesn't seem to realize that he's totally still seen as he ponders these, and even when he looks up at the camera he still doesn't, honestly.]

I'll try to remember--um, so I can watch and see if they're here. I'm waiting to see my friends, too.

[And a lot of those are dead, too, so v(._.)v]

[Video]

[untamedantinous]

[He's just -- staring a little confusedly when he hears those names. He's never exactly been good with children, and now is no exception, but he does gentle his tone.]

They would be dressed as I am, with a rosette, more than likely. [He points at the rosette on his lapel, for reference there.] What are your friends called, boy?

[theyalldieforme]

What do you consider free?

I guess you can do whatever you want, as long as you're not breaking any laws.

[untamedantinous]

Are all men free and equal? Do people starve in the streets? What is it like? [Now that his interest is caught, he is fairly lighting up, fire in his eyes and honest enthusiasm in his voice.]

Please, monsieur, tell me.

[Video]

[throwsdown]

[Oh, that's--actually a pretty little rosette. He really likes the style. :|b

He takes a moment to decide which names to say; there are a lot of them. The grown-ups may not realize he keeps to many names to heart, but he does. He remembers Inaba and Suzuki, Niji and Sakata...

There are a lot.]

My friends are Reika, Katou, Kei, Cherry, and Kaze--that's my dad.

... I really miss him.

[theyalldieforme]

Technically, yeah. You're entitled to an education. I don't think anyone really starves in the street unless they're crazy? I mean, my mom and I, we've been totally broke and I've never really gone hungry.

[Pause]

It's like. America. I don't know. It has it's problems. People can be jerks.

video.

[thaumaturgic]

[ he doesn't know your friends, and can see that you've been told of them by others. but there's something more important going on here. ]

Sorry, what- what did you say their names were? They sounded, um. Complicated.

video;

[undercovergirl]

[ Annie frowns, sympathy evident. ] I don't have any news, sorry. As far as I know, they aren't on board. [ a beat. ]

But I'll keep an eye out for them. I'm assuming they're also French?

[Video]

[untamedantinous]

[Thank you, small child, he made it himself.

He looks sympathetic at the number of names --how could he not, having lost nine of his brothers so recently? It is still difficult to comprehend.]

I am certain you do, and I hope for your sake that he might arrive quickly. The friends I spoke of, they are my brothers. Not by blood, but in spirit.

[untamedantinous]

I am certain most countries do. It is simply that... We have heard so very much of America, that it is a Republic that works...it is truly inspirational.

[theyalldieforme]

What year is it where you're from?