Claudius grins; he likes Enjolras sharp. Sharpness is a sign of passion. “That’s where you’re wrong,” he says. “If there’s no passion in the handbill, how will anyone know to be interested? How will they understand what you’re trying to create? Your best and brightest may not be here, but certainly they’re your inspirations. Let them inspire you. Think of Jehan’s poetry, Combferre’s science, Bahorel’s love of argumentation.” Lest you forget, Claudius has parasocial friendships with all of them. “Or Grantaire. You really ought to use Grantaire. He’ll enjoy being useful to you.”