*This is a Louis-Antoine calmly cleaning his gun -- he cleaned it last night, but he's doing it again. Whether or not this has anything to do with the recent arrival, he won't say, but it's important to keep weapons in good working order, isn't it? Anyway, you're welcome to bother him. :D*

( my xmas stocking )

Louis-Antoine is, apparently, deciding to be vaguely sociable. Or maybe he just wanted some fresh air. At any rate, he's ensconced in a chair on deck, midway through The Social Contract.

*This? This is an angel of the Republic attempting to relax in his cabin. What he's really doing is pacing the room thoughtfully, musing on a point of Rousseau. He'd probably welcome a Maxime or anyone else available to talk to. And maybe even a Camille, too.*