Not Another One?

[cafeetoranges]

He's short, although the specially made heeled slippers gain him back a few inches, so he can look his friends eye to eye when he wishes. Yet the most remarkable thing about his current appearance is his confusion. A bloody bandage or possibly an ex-cravat drapes around his neck, and he holds his chin gingerly, prodding it delicately with apparent

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[ferrefriend]

*was peacefully walking along, sipping his tea, and....chokes* *manages to regain his composure eventually...to some extent*

Pardonnez-moi, citoyen.

[ferrefriend]

*manages not to wince at that last word, as still doesn't like the thought* What do you wish to know, citoyen? He is a good man and a great leader. His vision was always strong, and people would follow him anywhere. And did. He inspired great love in those he led, and lived with France closest to his heart.

[cafeetoranges]

And they killed him? *very somber tone*

[ferrefriend]

*quietly* We all were killed, citoyen. All but one. If we had died and he had not... I'm not certain he would have been able to forgive himself.

[cafeetoranges]

Martyrs. *solemnly*

[ferrefriend]

*shakes head slightly, in awe as much as denial* We did what was necessary, citoyen.

[cafeetoranges]

Of course, you are all the more worthy for it.

[ferrefriend]

*just shakes his head, thinking this is just too strange, and not knowing what to say*

[cafeetoranges]

Have you been here a month also?

[ferrefriend]

*thank you, change of subject* Yes, citoyen. A couple of days fewer than Enjolras.

[cafeetoranges]

Have you seen any of the crew?

[ferrefriend]

Only one man. *hesitates* My friends were considering, however, taking over the ship. If we can find the controls.

[cafeetoranges]

That sounds like an idea.

Have you searched for them?

[ferrefriend]

We have made a start. I believe some of the others are concentrating on that. I'm in the process of trying to decipher our position, so that we have a basis for navigation.

[cafeetoranges]

You are skilled in such things?

[ferrefriend]

I have books to refer to. It is proving more difficult than I had expected, but I will not stop trying.