::Enjolras::

Enjolras watched disgustedly as Marius sulked around all day. He deserved what he got, talking about Cosette every waking moment of his existence. Now maybe he would realize that there was a war going on and help in the fighting.

"He got what he deserved." Enjolras said loudly when Joly told him the news. Marius was nearby and hung his head, having heard every word. He looked extremely hurt, but Enjolras shook it off. Around midday, Enjolras took a break to go check on Eponine.

When he knocked, a soft voice said, "Come in."

He opened the door and walked over to Eponine, placing a hand on her shoulder. "How've you been?" He asked earnestly.

"Alright, I suppose." She looked up at him.

"And your leg? How is it?"

"Same." Her eyes clouded. Enjolras looked around the room.

"Eponine? Where is Cosette?" Eponine looked down at the floor.

"She left to go home hours ago. I suspect she's been there for some time." Enjolras widened his eyes.

"She crossed through the Smokey barricade territory again?" Eponine shook her head.

"She took the back routes."

"Oh." Enjolras found that he was worried for Cosette's safety as well as Eponine's. Now that she was no longer Marius's responsibility anymore, that is.

He cleared his head and came back into focus, sitting down on the bed next to Eponine.

"I want to fight." She told him again, her voice shaky and her eyes brimming with tears.

"I know Eponine, I know. But with your leg. . ." He trailed off.

"Then I want to walk again." She stood up. Enjolras shot up next to her and caught her as she lost her balance.

Enjolras gave her an I-told-you-so look, and she slapped his arm gently. He lay her back down in the bed, but she sat up as soon as he did and stared longingly out the window.

"You really want to walk again, don't you?" She nodded and a tear escaped her eye.

"Then I'll help you." He announced. "Here, take my hand."

Their fingers locked.