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[untamedantinous]

[Here is Enjolras, lounging in a room that is -- not his, judging by the piles of readers scattered around. He rummages around underneath himself for a moment, finally removing a reader and settling back with a somewhat pleased noise; then turns his attention to the camera, fixing it with an earnest look.]

Bonsoir. Several of you aboard this ship may have become acquainted with my friends and I. At home, we had a group dedicated to talk of politics, law, sometimes culture -- all sorts of things, really. I thought of starting the same sort of thing here. If you would be amenable to it, I am told there will be a party celebrating the recent arrival of one of our friends sometime soon. We might try and implement this group there, it is as good a time as any.

If you wish to come, you may let me know here, or ask for Enjolras, Combeferre, or Courfeyrac. Any one of us can surely answer your questions, if there is interest.

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Action!

[but_civilization]

[And Combeferre is sorting piles around while Enjolras makes his post, then turns to offer him a small smile when that is finished.]

Well. We certainly should have a start. There are so many things that could be done here to improve life over all.

[He's thinking, for example, of that execution. War criminals though they were, capitol punishment is still wrong, morally, and it had bothered him to not be able to take a stand, and still does a few months later. Combeferre's lack of action in regard to that disturbs him. ]

Sometimes I think that I am getting too far from my normal self. It will be good to revive old interests and see if we might effect even small changes on this ship. We have such relative freedom but... the lack of structure has allowed for some horrors to happen.

Action!

[untamedantinous]

It certainly has. [He purses his lips a bit, thoughts running along much the same lines as Combeferre.]

Perhaps, if there is interest, we may make a start at putting some laws into place.

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[but_civilization]

Well, if there are any who can get the attempt made, why would it not be us? I may not know as much about creating such a thing as the rest of you, or as much as others on the ship likely do, but for whatever it is worth, I am here to assist with it.

Laws of any sort here would suit us well, I think. There are...many things that have happened here, things that seem small that probably should not have, would not have, likely, if it was the case.

Action!

[untamedantinous]

And I am very grateful for that, as you surely know.

Yes. There has, apparently, been discussion in the past, but nothing came of it.

[cargojet]

A group dedicated to talking about politics, law and culture. [ He sounds completely nonplussed. ] May I ask what you do when you aren't having parties and talking?

[untamedantinous]

At home, we attended class. We also fought for the rights of the people.

[cargojet]

I'm not talking about at home. You've been here a few jumps, now. I'm curious about how you've used that time.

[untamedantinous]

Why, catching up on things, getting my brothers settled, meeting people. This ship is -- rather difficult to get used to.

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[thebreakingwave]

Is it alright to come along even if you don't really know much about the topic?

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[untamedantinous]

Certainly. How else might one learn?

[thebreakingwave]

I'm bound to ask all sorts of foolish questions. So I thought I ought to warn you.

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[daringwaistcoats]

[Bahorel is still notably unfamiliar with the abilities of the small communications device, so one's view is closely cropped to his face, and the booming voice that emanates from the speakers hit tinny levels from vocal overcompensation. Although his words sound hurt, his dramatic expression is everything but and a grin slowly creeps in to denote the intention of jest.]

And here I thought the flames of Hell would have managed to warm your cold heart, Enjolras. Repurposing the welcome party of your first fallen comrade for your political endeavours...!

[He winces slightly when the feedback cuts through on his own side, and he adjusts his voice accordingly -- somewhat, and not without first shaking the device a little, because clearly he wasn't the one at fault for that godawful noise. A slightly sheepish smile, regardless, and an excited twinkle in his eye.]

Though I do look forward to meeting the rest of this ship, and to see whether or not we are ready to finish what we had hoped to start at home.

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[untamedantinous]

There are no endeavours as of yet, my friend, simply ideas. [It would seem that Bahorel's presence has certainly brought a little more life and warmth back into Enjolras, at least publicly -- he, too, is grinning, very nearly a smirk.]

I daresay you will quite enjoy yourself, I have met many interesting people in my time here.

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[daringwaistcoats]

[Seeing Enjolras continue with this cheerful trend leaves Bahorel warmer in return.] Even peace (or something like it) does well with ideas, as they keep feet nimble and minds alight.

Grantaire speaks of dimmer futures than ever imagined, and Combeferre suggests even brighter ones that have brought us so far that we are able to travel these stars. I would like speaking to the men of both worlds and see how they reconcile what is happening to us here in the now.

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[theshabbiestofmen]

Are you new, then?

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[daringwaistcoats]

[He is slightly taken aback by the image of a complete stranger on his device, as this is the first time someone other than his friends has contacted him; that such was possible momentarily confused him. After the brief initial hesitation, however, Bahorel is all friendly grins and booming hellos.]

Indeed! I am called Bahorel. And you, my friend?

[vivelavenir]

[He has had a mind for the same, of late. Something really did have to be done about... about what they had seen. The very horror of it.

His conversation with Edgeworth had not very much left his mind at ease. Further, he was still rather in a state from his misadventure, and the depth of disquiet that had prompted it.

Perhaps this could help to ground him, and order some of his feelings into solutions. Their group had always functioned in such a way for him, in the past.]

It would be well to have all interested parties together again under on banner, Enjolras. I... harbour some hope that such a group, if assembled, might be able to put this place to the test.

Lawlessness is perhaps too much a dose of freedom, among men.

[It would be better that they had some way of punishing ills, voting in good laws, protecting those on board, new and old and riddling out some of the mysteries that now faced them. Perhaps the cross-section of new and old thought, Earth and Alien, might prove illuminating.]

[untamedantinous]

As do I. I do hope Bahorel will not take very much exception to the fact that I have ..altered his event a bit.

[A nod.] It is. We have learned that well enough, certainly.

[vivelavenir]

I do not imagine Bahorel will find it altered in any way to his displeasure, no.

[More company, and greater talk of politics? He should find it very illuminating, if Jehan knew anything about his friend.]

Perhaps with such a combination of minds, a dialogue of solutions might be made.

[Dialogue, Enjolras. Nothing more at the moment.]

[theshabbiestofmen]

I would enjoy such a group, though I only know of my own laws and customs. I've studied non-magical ones, though.

[untamedantinous]

Ah! Remus. Of course you are welcome to come, I was going to insist upon you attending the party in any case.

[theshabbiestofmen]

[He smiles, flattered and pleased.]

Works out rather well for both of us, then, doesn't it? Thank you.

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[unaccepted]

[ He's not quite used to the video function yet, and so he settles for audio. At the very least, he feels Enjolras should recognize that. ]

Is that what you call it? [ There is a breath of laughter. ] You leave out the part where there was not so much fair discussion as radical plans for--what have you called it--uplifting the people; kept in secrecy, might I add. I hope you warn all recruits of the violent tendencies of revolutionaries.

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[untamedantinous]

[Oh certainly he will. Enjolras settles for video because he prefers it a bit more than text or voice, though it is still a bit odd, sometimes, to see someone he has never yet met in person on the other side of one of these things.]

I do not leave it out, most people here know of our actions. There is ....little need for such drastic measures here, at the moment, but I suppose we shall have to wait and see concerning that. ...I shall certainly warn them of the violent tendencies of Bahorel, in any case.

[unaccepted]

So now you are placing the blame on one of your followers! What kind of leader is that? Bahorel is a harmless flea when not agitated by your words and guns.

If you say our meetings were for peaceful debate and open to the public, then I say you must not have invited me.