[You know how I've been threatening to inflict my Enj on your R for ages? Let's do this shit. Canon verse, and let's say they wound up arrested together or something? IDEK]
[ Captives, insurgents, children—names spat at them before they're left in favor of hunting for others. It makes Grantaire sneer because no name suits him in the least. He goes to the meetings, but is that all that is needed to be called an insurgent? He is being arrested on false charges (not that he thinks it will matter to anyone but himself) but is surprisingly quiet and compliant with all they're forced through.
The reason for that is by his side. Enjolras is likely better equipped to deal with this scenario than Grantaire is; surely he will have some plan. ]
Well? They've not yet cut out your tongue; share your thoughts. [ His tone is suitably upset, but it's not as if he didn't sign up for this by joining a group of revolutionaries. ]
[For the moment, Enjolras has opted, as much as possible, for calm, given the situation. It is not ideal, perhaps, but there IS a part of him that hopes that if this cannot be gotten out of by any other means which will ensure dignity for the cause, that it comes to a trial. They'll let him speak if there is a trial, and THAT could come to something useful.
That said, of all the people to end up here waiting with, Grantaire is...surely not whom he would have chosen, and he's certainly not doing much to help Enjolras to STAY focused on that potential future outcome where he's allowed to blast a tribunal with rhetoric, or on how one survives this in the meantime.]
This IS less than ideal a situation. [He'll concede to that point at least] but we are not so hopeless as all that. There are, of course, still some things we might do. We are not nearly finished here.
[And then he's glancing at Grantaire, a small, but not amused, smile, crossing his lips.]
...This must be an interesting moment for you. Dire predictions coming true.
[ Some relief seems to come to Grantaire's posture at the fact that Enjolras does indeed have plans, or at the least ideas. Death can be fine, certainly, but being held in captivity is merely insulting. He doubts they will give him anything to drink. ]
My predictions were far more dire, for you at least. You live and I am here, I did not expect that. For how long this will be the case, I cannot be sure, so give me your ideas and I will tell you which is the least hopeless. This must be a rush for you, I know you are currently swept away in idealism from this confinement; it is lucky I am here with you.
[Plans entail, well, having access to the others, to plan with, which entails them staying well out of being caught themselves. That said, ideas are forming, even though he hesitates before answering Grantaire's request for ideas.]
Your feelings toward our cause are not likely to be improved by my thoughts now. [Why Enjolras finds himself admitting this, he is not certain, but there it is, regardless.] Still. It would seem we can use this setback as a means of advocating for the republic. There will, of course, be a trial.
[And here, something in Enjolras's gaze shifts a little, and it seems as if he's looking past Grantaire and toward some distant light instead. A rush? yes, that IS one way to put it. ]
Swept away, do you suppose? [And there's a frown crossing his face, more thoughtful than not. ] Enough so that I place everything else in danger? Would you have me pull it back, perhaps? Return to the ground instead of flight? You, of anyone, might drag me back down there, of course.
[It is only a thought, not intended to cut, and slips out without Enjolras realizing precisely what he has said at first. He meant to imply Grantaire's decency as a grounding source for him instead of what came out. ]
[ Grantaire cannot help an exasperated sigh. Of course Enjolras only plans for the future of the Republic and nothing else. Grantaire has very little desire to advocate for anything; he would much rather leave this confinement. Perhaps there is a way their wishes can intertwine, should that possibility ever be found. ]
What trial could they hold? We have committed treason. They can shoot us dead as soon as they would like and say they did it for the safety of the kingdom! Do you plan to rot in wait for a trial that will never come?
[ Grantaire glances to him in uncertainty. He is not entirely sure what the intent behind that statement is, though it is merely wrong; he prefers to watch Enjolras soar. ] I have no desire to see you grounded, I assure you. To take away your flight would be to cut off a bird's wings and I am not so cruel a man. Fly as you like away from this prison and I will watch you from where I sit.
[It is not that Enjolras plans only for the republic, but rather
that...in light of their current situation, there is not much point in
planning for himself, now is there? Confinement for Grantaire is not ideal,
of course, considering the man has never seemed to regard the fight as his
before. Does it stand that way now, still or has this pushed the other man
into new territory? Enjolras is not sure himself, and, at the sigh,
returns the other's gaze.]
They will hold a trial, Grantaire. Make us into an example. They may have
no legal requirement to do so, but the strategy of parading us before a
jury, then a public execution would encourage others to stay silent, would
it not? That is what they seem to want.
[And that statement was...he's sighing now at Grantaire's
answer.]
I do not mean that you...drag is the wrong word perhaps. You would pull me
to earth instead, to the realities. Much as I may have hated to face the
things that I acknowledged were a possibility, they are here now, and I
will...need a force to keep me rooted in reality. Not your usual task, I
know, but you are suited to it and are here.
[ Grantaire only looks tired at the way Enjolras describes their likely future. He would much rather get dying out of the way than be dragged about by soldiers. But then, he is with Enjolras and perhaps it is better to allow Enjolras his time at trial. He thinks idly that they might find an escape, but it has never been in Enjolras's plan to live; he knows that much. ]
You trust me over yourself? You should know that I do not merely stand upon earth, no, I am lower. I am deep within Cocytus, where traitors wail for their own sins. [ He pauses and glances to Enjolras. ] It possible, then, that we might meet on earth. I will pull you down and you will take me up and we will find each other on common ground. Is that acceptable to you?
[Norway was probably expecting to have a relaxing afternoon. One full of something warm to drink, a blanket, a book, slippers. Unfortunately, the moment Norway decides to visit a closet with one of those items in it, the other is tugged into the closet forcefully, a hand closing around the front of his shirt. The minute he tries to say anything, Denmark's voice is the one telling him to 'shhh'.]
Hang on, hang on, shhh.
[and then the other seems to be waiting for something.]
[ It isn't the first time Norway has been pulled into a closet by mysterious forces, but it is the first time Denmark has, somehow, been quiet enough to sneak into his house.
As incredibly annoying and worrying as it is, declared by an exasperated sigh, Norway decides to give him enough time for whatever he's waiting for. ]
[He'll set his hands on Norways shoulders and sigh, an exaggerated sound as if the hand weren't even there. These expressions of affection were common from Norway, so Denmark happily took them. He'll take a deep breath and exhale with a grin.]
Haaaaa! It's passed so y'don't have to worry about it anymore, Norge. They've passed.
My shipping regulations are really strict... just let me use yours, it's not a big deal. [ He says, even though Norway has already retrieved the butter. ]
[ With the shadow of winter looming in the northern hemisphere always came an influx of foreigners to this part of the world in search of warmth and sunshine, and among the many visitors Seychelles receives this time is the United States of America—a welcome change of pace from England and France if Seychelles does say so herself, for as much as Seychelles appreciates their company (and money), knowing that people other than those two remember her is nice as well. ]
America! Thanks for coming all this way to hang out with me. How was the flight? Was it too long? [ SHE HOPES NOT because she wants to do beach things asap!! ]
[ America looks all too excited to be where the sun is shining, and is decked out in her best tourist gear. ]
I took a jet, so it was no problem. [ Did she really?? It's a mystery. ] I hope you have a full day planned, because I'm ready to get some sun for the first time in weeks!
[ America, you're going to get ripped off dressed like that-- ]
A jet? Man, my friend from the continent would be so jealous if she knew. [ So she's not going to know. Problem solved! ] Anyway, if you're looking for some fun in the sun, how about we go to the beach for a couple of hours? Oh, snorkeling and diving are totally in season right now too if you're into that...!
Aha ha! With about 115 different islands to visit, we'll definitely be occupied for more than a couple of hours even if we include the abandoned ones. Now the only question is which islands we should hit up first… Mahé is easily the biggest and the busiest if you're in the mood for some sightseeing, but we can check out some of the smaller islands first if you just wanna relax right now.
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The reason for that is by his side. Enjolras is likely better equipped to deal with this scenario than Grantaire is; surely he will have some plan. ]
Well? They've not yet cut out your tongue; share your thoughts. [ His tone is suitably upset, but it's not as if he didn't sign up for this by joining a group of revolutionaries. ]
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That said, of all the people to end up here waiting with, Grantaire is...surely not whom he would have chosen, and he's certainly not doing much to help Enjolras to STAY focused on that potential future outcome where he's allowed to blast a tribunal with rhetoric, or on how one survives this in the meantime.]
This IS less than ideal a situation. [He'll concede to that point at least] but we are not so hopeless as all that. There are, of course, still some things we might do. We are not nearly finished here.
[And then he's glancing at Grantaire, a small, but not amused, smile, crossing his lips.]
...This must be an interesting moment for you. Dire predictions coming true.
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My predictions were far more dire, for you at least. You live and I am here, I did not expect that. For how long this will be the case, I cannot be sure, so give me your ideas and I will tell you which is the least hopeless. This must be a rush for you, I know you are currently swept away in idealism from this confinement; it is lucky I am here with you.
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Your feelings toward our cause are not likely to be improved by my thoughts now. [Why Enjolras finds himself admitting this, he is not certain, but there it is, regardless.] Still. It would seem we can use this setback as a means of advocating for the republic. There will, of course, be a trial.
[And here, something in Enjolras's gaze shifts a little, and it seems as if he's looking past Grantaire and toward some distant light instead. A rush? yes, that IS one way to put it. ]
Swept away, do you suppose? [And there's a frown crossing his face, more thoughtful than not. ] Enough so that I place everything else in danger? Would you have me pull it back, perhaps? Return to the ground instead of flight? You, of anyone, might drag me back down there, of course.
[It is only a thought, not intended to cut, and slips out without Enjolras realizing precisely what he has said at first. He meant to imply Grantaire's decency as a grounding source for him instead of what came out. ]
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What trial could they hold? We have committed treason. They can shoot us dead as soon as they would like and say they did it for the safety of the kingdom! Do you plan to rot in wait for a trial that will never come?
[ Grantaire glances to him in uncertainty. He is not entirely sure what the intent behind that statement is, though it is merely wrong; he prefers to watch Enjolras soar. ] I have no desire to see you grounded, I assure you. To take away your flight would be to cut off a bird's wings and I am not so cruel a man. Fly as you like away from this prison and I will watch you from where I sit.
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[It is not that Enjolras plans only for the republic, but rather that...in light of their current situation, there is not much point in planning for himself, now is there? Confinement for Grantaire is not ideal, of course, considering the man has never seemed to regard the fight as his before. Does it stand that way now, still or has this pushed the other man into new territory? Enjolras is not sure himself, and, at the sigh, returns the other's gaze.]
They will hold a trial, Grantaire. Make us into an example. They may have no legal requirement to do so, but the strategy of parading us before a jury, then a public execution would encourage others to stay silent, would it not? That is what they seem to want.
[And that statement was...he's sighing now at Grantaire's answer.]
I do not mean that you...drag is the wrong word perhaps. You would pull me to earth instead, to the realities. Much as I may have hated to face the things that I acknowledged were a possibility, they are here now, and I will...need a force to keep me rooted in reality. Not your usual task, I know, but you are suited to it and are here.
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You trust me over yourself? You should know that I do not merely stand upon earth, no, I am lower. I am deep within Cocytus, where traitors wail for their own sins. [ He pauses and glances to Enjolras. ] It possible, then, that we might meet on earth. I will pull you down and you will take me up and we will find each other on common ground. Is that acceptable to you?
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Hang on, hang on, shhh.
[and then the other seems to be waiting for something.]
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As incredibly annoying and worrying as it is, declared by an exasperated sigh, Norway decides to give him enough time for whatever he's waiting for. ]
What?
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And then he's waiting some more.]
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Haaaaa! It's passed so y'don't have to worry about it anymore, Norge. They've passed.
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Are ya done?
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Sure, sure, they're passed but Nor, don't you even want to know what it was that passed?
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What?
brói bror bróðir
He is ready to make holiday cookies WHO CARES IF IT'S NOVEMBER THAT'S CLOSE ENOUGH.
Besides can Norway really say no to butter cookies and bonding with his favorite little brother. Can he. ]
breathes
The oven is already preheating but Norway is blocking the entrance to the kitchen, arms crossed. ]
Did ya bring yer own butter?
slowly regrets this decision......
don't be tsun
So you're tryin' ta freeload.
you don't control me
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Tryin' to give ya a good moral character. Where did I go wrong...
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Long as ya go with me to buy some later, alright?
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...You mean I have to buy them.
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But whatever...
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Start puttin' the flour in. Wanna lick the spoon when it's done?
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Except he'll obediently pour the right amount in... ]
I'm not some kid.
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Then it's fer me.
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Doesn't.
And quietly goes to retrieve the egg. Look, he'll even be a good sport and crack it open, too! ]
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America! Thanks for coming all this way to hang out with me. How was the flight? Was it too long? [ SHE HOPES NOT because she wants to do beach things asap!! ]
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I took a jet, so it was no problem. [ Did she really?? It's a mystery. ] I hope you have a full day planned, because I'm ready to get some sun for the first time in weeks!
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A jet? Man, my friend from the continent would be so jealous if she knew. [ So she's not going to know. Problem solved! ] Anyway, if you're looking for some fun in the sun, how about we go to the beach for a couple of hours? Oh, snorkeling and diving are totally in season right now too if you're into that...!
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