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Lucien Enjolras ([personal profile] untamedantinous) wrote2024-02-24 07:18 pm
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open: don't let the wine go to your brains

It shouldn’t be this hard to prepare for a meeting. He’s done it countless times before. However, this time, it somehow is difficult. He’s never really had to set things up at times like this; and he knows as well as anyone else that he is not the best at social niceties. Granted, this meeting is in a much more well-appointed cafe than any he had ever been accustomed to holding space in in Paris. At least they have the benefit of a larger space. Consequently, Enjolras has spent much of the day of the eighth of Menestheus preparing, a little uncertain of how to plan a social gathering that is not immediately centered around planning a revolution. He is trying his best, at least.

Most of the tables and chairs have been pushed a bit more to the center of the room; the couch is arranged off to the opposite side. There are even various pillows scattered about, should anyone choose to sit on the floor. Arranged on a few of the larger tables and the counter there is a modest spread of food: of course, some of Laertes and Galahad’s pastries; but Enjolras has also procured what amounts to a few charcuterie platters: sliced sausages and meats, a selection of (mostly French) cheese, and various sliced loaves of bread and crackers are laid out for perusal, and spreads to go along with them. In an effort to provide multiple options of entertainment, Grantaire has set up a table somewhat near the food, with an assortment of wines and liqueurs. Off to one side, there are a few pots of brewed coffee, cream, sugar, and whatever else anyone might like to add to their beverage of choice. If anyone is drawn to the liquor cabinet, they will find three cups filled with various pieces of paper sitting atop it.

Enjolras himself is lingering on the couch with a glass of wine and some bread. He’s not sure how many people were even informed about this gathering, though he had done his best to advertise. If no one arrives then perhaps he will try again another time; but at least a few in attendance other than himself and Grantaire would certainly be welcome.
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[personal profile] socialjusticedragon 2024-03-04 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, it was quite a fine robe that I found in the closet there. I wanted something green, without buttons: they are too difficult."
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[personal profile] futaille 2024-03-04 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
He contemplates that for a moment. "I suppose buttons would be tricky if you'd never used them before."
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[personal profile] socialjusticedragon 2024-03-04 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes. Your hands are quite different than mine, you know."
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[personal profile] futaille 2024-03-04 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
He laughs a little. "I am very aware, having borrowed them for a day."
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[personal profile] socialjusticedragon 2024-03-04 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"Did you not like the robe? I thought the green was quite pretty, it almost matched Laurence's coat."
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[personal profile] futaille 2024-03-04 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, it was quite a fine robe! It's just... very different from anything I'm used to wearing, if you'll excuse my French barbarism."
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[personal profile] socialjusticedragon 2024-03-04 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well," he sniffs, but it is said with all fondness. "The French cannot help it, I suppose."
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[personal profile] futaille 2024-03-04 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
He laughs brightly. "You're right. We are insufferable."
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[personal profile] socialjusticedragon 2024-03-04 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Very much so, especially when one is fighting a war against France."
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[personal profile] futaille 2024-03-04 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"One you end up winning, at least."