A Question of Families

[clayforthedevil]

Bahorel's been outside as much as ever since Enjolras returned from Paris, turning over the old and new of that trip. He'd assumed Monsieur Fauchelevent had left Milliways once he'd returned to his own body; he hasn't seen the old fellow since, and everyone else Bahorel knows jumped back to their usual lives with relief.

But there Fauchelevent is, outside near the lake.

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[road_to_calvary]

Valjean certainly jumped back into himself with relief. Having his mind stuck in a body that did not belong to him was a dislocation he did not know how to reconcile himself with. There is little joy in being himself again but yes, definitely relief.

The temptation to go straight back to Paris was strong but in truth, he needed half a day to balance himself. And there is no better way to do that than by walking, so here he is, strolling along a path by the lake. He nods at everyone he passes - not many people are out - but makes no effort to engage anyone in conversation.