#Les Mis fanfiction

[thefrenchbrick24601]

Hey y’all um. Can I please rant about my favorite Les Mis fanfic pretty pls

the What Streak of Madness series (beginning with A Change of a Bizarre Kind) by M_Moonshade was the first Les Mis fanfic I ever read and to this day it is my absolute favorite. Ive reread it a thousand times and it never gets old 

basically, it’s a retelling/crossover between Les Mis and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (dw you don’t need to know a lot about that story, what you need to know is in the description/notes) where basically Javert takes a potion that releases his darkest impulses, including his extreme attraction to the mayor

it’s extremely well written, author has fantastic writing style

we get tender moments, we get angsty moments, we get smutty moments

very fun smut, bottom javert 

mystery and intrigue!! ooo!

multiple “books” in the series that expand on the story/the boys relationship 

Fantine is alive! And a Girlboss!!

the characters are very well done, author had a really good understanding of the characters 

and it has a happy ending!!

yeah anyways I love it so much go read it if your interested <3

#M_Moonshade if you see this hi I love your stories so much!! 🥺💖 #iovita can confirm I never shut up about it #les miserables #les mis #jean valjean #javert #valvert #Les mis fanfiction #les mis fanfic #op #polaris post

[thelawsofdaylight]

Pairing: Enjolras & Courfeyrac & Combeferre Words: 5,863 Chapters: 1/1 Rating: General

Fic Summary: When rumours of the development first surfaced, Enjolras, Combeferre, and Courfeyrac knew that they were going to have their work cut out for them in opposing it. They had always been good at galvanising each other into action and that’s exactly what they did. Enjolras instructed, Combeferre educated, and Courfeyrac rallied. The three of them together inspired more, and then more, and then even more, until a veritable network of allies lay in front of them.

They’d looked at each other, that night after their very first meeting; looked at each other and looked at all the work ahead of them and vowed to face whatever challenges lay ahead in the only way they knew how: together.

***

Or, a fic about the importance of friendship and the beauty of resistance.

My @lesmisholidayexchange piece for @combeauferre!

#les mis #les mis fanfiction #enjolras #combeferre #courfeyrac #triumvirate #my writing #i had a lot of fun with this one!!! #it's in third person omniscient which was a bastard to write at first but once i got the hang of it. very fun

[bunchofdrabbles]

I need help finding a fic i read ages ago- it was an ao3 enjolras/grantaire fic where the entire les amis squad were reborn constantly, and grantaire would be the only one to remember and he'd always find enjolras. He'd paint the different versions of him, and the version depicted in the fic was doing something protest related, and grantaire joined with the excuse that he was studying sociology-

That's all I remember of the fic, and I can't find it in my own bookmarks ^^

#les miserables #les mis #les mis fanfic #fanfiction #ao3 #enjoltaire #enjolras #grantaire #les mis fanfiction #grantaire x enjolras #enjolras x grantaire

[anastasiawritingfics]

Chapters: 1/1 Relationships: Grantaire/Jean Prouvaire Ratng: Mature Additional Tags: Tropes, Friends With Benefits, Forced Proximity, Tragic Romance, Alternate Universe - Hackers, Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms, Bittersweet Summary:

Jehan and Grantaire are hacktivists running away from the cops. Forced into hiding, they spend months together in a basement with nothing but each other’s company. Everything goes smoothly at the beginning, until they both give in to their attraction for each other and decide to sleep together. Is there a future for them outside that basement?

10 years ago, destiny and a frankly bad written jetaire fanfic brought a wonderful person into my life who changed me for the better.

I love you, @demonsonthemoon! This is a weird gift to celebrate our day. Happy 10th anniversary!

#jetaire #jehan x grantaire #grantaire x jehan #les mis fanfiction #demonsonthemoon #mywriting #new #24h unrestricted

[callofthecurlew]

Yay! My contribution to J/B/M week 2024!

A modern, first meeting AU in which Musichetta plays the piano and Joly and Bossuet fall in love! (with her. They're already in love with each other)

#jbm week 2024 #Joly #Musichetta #Bossuet #les miserables fanfiction #les miserables fanfic #les mis fanfic #les mis fanfiction #this was a joy to write #i love these three

[jittyjames]

jami’s whumptober 2023 masterlist

(i finished the planning phase way faster than i thought) (more warnings for each fic will be tagged individually on the actual works, beloveds <3)

swooning/“how many fingers am i holding up?” | jcs | judas never thought joining jesus would result in him being exposed to so many unsightly things (lol i decided to start the month on a more fluffy/humorous note bc these get… dark).

"i'll call out your name, but you won't call back" | hamilton | alexander chases after phantoms

“make it stop” | jcs | something unshakable befalls judas the week of passover.

“you in there?” | hamilton | alexander is left in an unreachable state while john and washington are left to deal.

debris/pinned down | hamilton | alexander has to cope with the aftermath of a terrible battlefield injury.

recording | jcs | the aftermath of judas’ suicide (modern)

“can you hear me?” | hamilton | alexander has a one-sided conversation.

outnumbered | hamilton | that washington fic that’s been sitting in drafts for months.

mistaken identity | jcs | judas is mistaken for someone he couldn’t possibly be.

“can’t you see you’re lost without me? | hamilton | hamburr angst. just hamburr angst. you’re welcome. (sponsored by crys)

animal trap | hamilton | self explanatory

red | jcs | judas has a secret. a very big secret.

“i don’t feel so good.” | hamilton | when philip falls ill while eliza is away, alexander is left spiraling.

water inhalation | hamilton | alexander can handle anything. he can handle insults. he can handle pain. but somehow, they managed to find the one thing he can’t stomach.

suppressed suffering | jcs | the judas hidden injury fic.

“would you lie with me, and just forget the world?” | hamilton | hamburr. alex and aaron share one night as they sit on the brink of the war.

“leave me alone.” | jcs | jesus and judas have an argument that ends worse than others.

tortured for information | hamilton | just another classic prisoner of war fic. y’all know the drill atp :))) (only it’s not with who you think 👀👀)

psychological | les mis | an off handed comment sends marius spiraling through doors he thought long to be closed. les amis de l'ABC are left to pick up the pieces.

found family | jcs | judas has a choice to make when someone from his past resurfaces.

vows | hamilton | aaron vowed to keep their daughter safe.

(alt prompt) drugging | hamilton | the redcoats decide to test out a new sort of weapon on alexander.

shadows | hamilton | the schuyler mansion is overtaken by the enemy.

“i thought he was with you” | jcs | after a riot breaks out, no one can find jesus.

“you’re not delivering a perfect body to the grave.” | jcs | mary prepares for two burials.

working to exhaustion/“you look awful” | hamilton | alexander and aaron both throw themselves into a trial. it would be a lot easier if they could focus on only that instead of each other. (sponsored by xen)

scars/“let me see” | jcs | (judas lives au) jesus comes back and judas can barely stomach the weight of his sins (this was originally based off a nightmare i had and it’s… the darkest thing i’ve ever written. definitely a hat on a hat on a hat trauma wise. be careful with this one, friends.)

(alt prompt) hunting | hamilton | alexander could hear the thundering of footsteps, the bark of their hounds. he only ran faster.

troubled past resurfacing | jcs | the group finds out things they never expected from judas.

borrowed clothing | les mis | marius struggles to get on his feet after leaving his grandfather’s estate.

emptiness | hamilton | alexander reflects on all the suffering he’s endured. (I WENT META LMAOOOOO)

#whumptober #whumptober2023 #hamilton #jesus christ superstar #hamilton fanfiction #hamburr #jcs fanfiction #les mis #les mis fanfiction #once again #these are subject to change #i am indeed still fickle #seventeen hamilton fics #twelve jcs fics #and two les mis fics #pretty solid if i do say so myself

[annachum]

A time of Making Peace ( Cosette/Ghost Eponine Making peace )

Okay so on the night before Marius and Cosette's wedding

Eponine's ghost came to visit Cosette in her chamber

Cosette was happily preparing for going to bed for the big day tomorrow, when Eponine's ghost appeared before her

Cosette : * jumps in startlement *

Eponine : Don't be afraid! * pauses * I only come in peace.

Cosette : * heaves a sigh of relief and smooths her white night gown * Oh, bonsoir, Eponine

Eponine : I only come in peace. And glad tidings. Congratulations on you and Marius getting married. I really mean it.

Cosette looked at Eponine's face, which bore no fear or resentment. But one of peace and genuine congratulations

Eponine : And......* voice cracks * Thank you so much, for me and Gavroche to be able to get to Heaven, away from those MONSTERS.

Cosette : * smiles * So I presume....

Eponine : Yes. Damned to eternal hell. Your mother confirmed that to me

Cosette : My mother.....?

Eponine : She's like you, but with blonde hair. She's just.....she is an angel. * took a deep breath * Another thing is.....I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry for all the times Zelma and I bullied you, so sorry for how I may get between you and Marius' happiness. Those monsters driven me and my siblings to the point of no return and you helped SAVED US. YOU are the reason why 3 of my siblings are able to have better lives, and I'm so sorry - can you ever -

Cosette : * softly * I already have

Eponine :.....What?

Cosette : Eponine dear, I understand that you have acknowledged our sad history together as little girls. However, I came to understand that you and your siblings are more misguided than anything else. It was those monsters who are evil, and I already knew they will be damned to Hell for some time. So I'm glad that justice is served onto those wicked souls. Why else would I help you and your siblings escape from those abusers? I do not care for our sorry history together - no one deserves such level of cruelty. Nobody does

Eponine : * labored breaths * So it is true! You also helped us! Some of your rebel friends also told us before! But....why I never heard anything from you about it before?

Cosette : I simply done such deeds out of good will. I do not ask for any repayment for such actions. Even with our sad histories, I cannot bear to see one another having suffered a similar cruelty as I did.

Eponine :......* shaking in gratitude * Merci infinitement, Cosette.

Cosette : And......I'm so sorry too. If I had known how cruel those abusers gave become to you and your siblings, I would have - I would have done something earlier! Those horrible 8 years - oh how come I never thought of that before? When I saw you again for the first time in 8 years, I knew what were you going through -

Eponine : I don't blame you about it. We were children then, and didn't know any better. But now we know. We are not little girls anymore. You and Marius shall be Wed tomorrow....

Cosette : And you and Gavroche found peace in Heaven, which I am very glad. * beams *

Eponine : * smiles * May you and Marius shall have the most blessed of days together

Cosette : * beams * And may you and Gavroche shall find prosperity in Heaven, and do send my regards to my mother. Tell her that I shall be Wed to the man of my dreams tomorrow.

Eponine : * nods in surety * You have my word

Cosette and ghost Eponine embrace

#cosette and eponine #mirror ladies #they both deserve better #and such a making peace especially after all that #cosette #eponine #les mis fanfiction

[midautumnnightdream]

Marius, tormented by guilt, receives some visits from his old friends.

#Les Miserables #Les Mis fanfiction #Barricade Day #Marius Pontmercy #Les Amis de l'Abaissé #in which Marius receives character development and therapy from the ghosts of his dead friends and hates every moment of it #Autumn writes

[field-s-of-flowers]

Something of a scholar

My @drinkwithme-exchange fic for @schroedingers-draht! Hope you enjoy!

The Café Lemblin was, in a word, sweltering. Even with the windows open, the breeze blowing in was a sticky one characteristic of July, and the old proprietress refused to extinguish the roaring fire even at Grantaire’s most persuasive requests. It was a good place to go in the winter, when the world outside is achingly cold and nothing sounds better than a mug of coffee in your hands.

And even in the balmy days of July, Jean Prouvaire was always cold, so this initially seemed like just his place.

“What’s the matter, Jehan?”

But, as often, Grantaire’s young friend was quite unreachable. Jehan Prouvaire never seemed to notice the world around him half as much as he did his own thoughts. He looked even odder today than usual: sunburnt to a crisp, with a tawny, girlish braid rapidly coming undone and a kelly-green waistcoat that looked to have been thrown around him in haste. Such was the fashion sense of this type of dreamer.

“Prouvaire, did you hear me?”

“Hm? Did you say something, R?”

Grantaire only laughed. “Nothing of importance, my friend,” he said, shifting to be closer, “just asking what was on your mind. It’s always something entertaining, isn’t it?”

“I suppose,” Jehan sighed. “Though it’s more melancholy than usual this evening.”

“How so?”

He sighed again, a little softer this time, but did not answer. Instead, he opted to gaze out the open window.

“You know, it’s not polite to accompany your friend to one of Paris’s best cafés only to-”

“Today is July 25th, isn’t it?”

“Er- yes, I think so. Why?”

He turned back to Grantaire and met his eyes, for the first time this whole evening.

“Today is the anniversary of the death of André Chenier.”

Grantaire took a moment to peruse his memories- Chenier as a name certainly sounded familiar, but if he was being honest, his mind was coming up quite empty.

“You’ll have to remind me of who that is.”

Jehan looked almost hurt. “The one who wrote De Nuit, la Nymphe Errante, don’t you remember? Et sa plainte amère excite leur risée?”

Still no recollection, and it clearly showed. Jehan turned towards the window once more, refusing to meet Grantaire’s eyes.

“I’m sorry, my friend. I don’t think I’ve ever read any of his work.”

His own eyes light up. “Really?”

“Almost positive.”

“Oh, you’d love him! There’s a compilation of some of his work by De La Touche. I’d be happy to lend you my copy- he has some fantastic metaphors in Jeune Captive that I think you’d…”

The Café Lemblin was stiflingly hot. Grantaire’s coffee was cooling down already, and it was just a bit sweeter than he liked it. Even so, just for this moment, he was perfectly happy to listen to his friend’s daydreams.

“…And do you know, he was from- Grantaire?”

“You’re awfully smart, do you know that?”

Jehan kept his eyes down, as always, but Grantaire could clearly see his wide smile.

Quite a nice way to spend an afternoon, isn’t it?

#Soph’s fics #I tried to emulate Hugo’s style in this one #Lots of description and old-fashioned dialogue really fit these two! #Les mis #les miserables #les mis fic #les mis fanfic #les mis fanfiction #les miserables fic #les miserables fanfic #les miserables fanfiction #grantaire #jean prouvaire #jehan #jehan prouvaire #drink with me fic exchange #drink with me exchange #drink with me #it’s kinda short #most of my fics are #hope you enjoy it!! #Drinkwithme2022

[thelawsofdaylight]

Pairing: Enjolras/Grantaire

Words: 8792

Chapters: 3/?

Fic Summary: Grantaire has never met Enjolras before; he doesn’t  know anything about the man other than his job title and the fact that  he is, as of today, Grantaire’s designated ride-share partner in their company’s new environmental initiative. He just hopes the two of them can get along well enough to survive the half-hour journey to work and back.

(Or: the ride-share AU that started out as a shitpost in the Discorinthe discord server and somehow turned into another multichapter fic featuring found-family, politics, and plenty of pining.)

IN THIS CHAPTER: Grantaire gradually learns more of Les Amis de l'ABC and it's not long before Enjolras is able to cajole him into coming to a meeting. For better or for worse, Grantaire decides to give this whole 'activism' thing a go.

#les mis #les mis fanfiction #enjolras #grantaire #enjoltaire #enjoltaire fanfiction #my writing #a new chapter?????? a whole two days ahead of the posting schedule?????? it's more likely than you think!!!! #anyway! this one has coffee breaks and discussions of activism and even more driving. what more could u want #(also more of les amis my beloveds i really do love writing les amis meetings!!)

[a-system-of-nerds]

So, hypothetically, what would you all say if I were to say that I’m writing a story about the July Revolution of 1830 and the formation of Les Amis?

#yep mhm 100% hypothetically #les mis #les miserables #les misérables #les amis #les amis de l'abc #les mis fanfiction #les mis fan fiction #les mis fanfic #les mis fan fic #july revolution #july revolution of 1830 #the july revolution of 1830

[anastasiawritingfics]

Chapters: 1/1 Relationships: Grantaire/Jean Prouvaire Ratng: General Audiences Additional Tags: Online Dating, Developing Friendships, Friends to Lovers Summary:

Jehan and Grantaire keep bumping into each other on different dating apps. After five years of online friendship, Grantaire starts to think maybe the universe is trying to tell him something.

@punxbarton and I met 9 years ago on a February 14 and it's a lovely tradition of us to celebrate our anniversary.

Meeni, you're my favorite aro-Valentine. I hope you enjoy your little present ♡

#jetaire #jehan x grantaire #grantaire x jehan #les mis fanfiction #punxbarton #mywriting #new

[prouvairesuggestions]

🌹Prouvaire/Courfeyrac Fanfiction Masterlist🌹

All stories on this list are available at Archive Of Our Own. This list was requested by anon followers.

The Beloved To His Poet by rose_coloured (Friends to Lovers, Fluff, Modern Setting)

The Philosophy of Sunflowers by rose_coloured (Fluff, Hurt & Comfort, Studying,Modern Setting)

Now Warm in Love by courfee  (Fluff, Mild Hurt & Comfort, Modern Setting)

Joy and Life Inside Our Souls by the_sky_is_forever (Misunderstanding, Mutual Pining, Love Confession, First Kiss, Modern Setting)

Blushing and Butterflies by randomtinyplaces (Hogwarts AU, Fluff, First Kiss)

A Poet and a Flirt and a Night of Carousing by Pthithia (Secret Relationship, Single Parent, Modern Setting)

Roses Mean Love, Right? by orphan_account (Pining, Love Declaration, Flowers)

Bursts Forth In Joy by the_sky_is_forever (Magic AU, Love Confessions, Pining, First Kiss)

Latte Doodles by aislingdoheanta (Coffee Shop AU, Awkward Flirting, Happy Ending, First Meeting)

Blown Here By The Winds Of Chance by torakowalski (Romance, CW: Alcoholism, Slow Build, First Time, Modern Setting)

Figures Dancing Gracefully by jehancourf (Romance, First Meeting, Memories)

Whatever a Moon Has Always Meant by jehancourf (Grindr, Pining, Fluff, Modern Setting)

Carry Our Bodies Safe to Shore by Ibbyliv (Fluff, Nostalgia, Mutual Pining, First Date, First Kiss)

Troublemaker by anastasiapullingteeth (Modern Setting, PWP (Porn Without Plot)

Never Have I Ever by emilyshee (Games, Love Confession, Mutual Pining, Enjoltaire Background)

Five Times Courfeyrac Took Jehan’s Breath Away by orphan_account (Fluff, Five Times Fic)

With Reverence to the Moonlight by TheLordOfLaMancha (Fluff, Character Studies)

World Ain’t Ready by idiopathicsmile (Enjoltaire fic, with CourfJehan in the background)

All the Pretty Ones by satb31 (Clubbing, CW: Alcohol, NSFW, Modern Setting)

Glitter, Flowers and Long Red Hair by nevermindgrantaire (Reunions, Old Friends, Parties, Modern Setting)

Writ in Water by Ibbyliv (Established Relationship, Fluff, Bubble Bath)

Goodnight by jehans (Canon Era, Angst)

Swimming Along by butterflybaby9 (Swimming, Modern Setting)

Ici, Avec Vous by barricadebutts (Fluff, Modern Setting)

Loverless Nights by booksandbalks (Fluff, Modern Setting)

Congratulations On The Sex by jehans (Fluff, Morning After, Modern Setting)

Yoga Pants Have Never Looked So Fine by ratedgrandr (First Meeting, Yoga, Modern Setting)

Flowers by ladylegsenjolras (Fluff, Drabble)

The Haircut by lullabelle_moon (Fluff, Modern Setting)

On Doodled Roses and Poetry by mesozoickara (Fluff, Poems, Hipster!Jehan, Modern Setting)

The Night We Met, by rose_coloured (Meet Cute, Fluff, Modern Setting)

Bloom by jehansflower (Fluff, Modern Setting)

Who Went To Our Heads by templeg (Teasing, Flirting, Modern Setting)

Petals in The Bath Tub by EV Litwin (Fluff, Rated T, Modern Setting)

So This Is Summer by prouvairy (Romantic Fluff)

The Courtship of Jean Prouvaire by shelny18 (Secret Admirer, Flowers, Modern Setting)

Something Sweeter by DiaryofaMadTheaterMajor (NSFW, Cuddling & Snuggling)

In Which Courfeyrac Kisses Everyone (But Mostly Jehan) by orphan_account (Five Times Fic, Modern Setting)

Occupied by MademoiselleAbaisse (Airplane, Dirty Talk, NSFW-ish, Modern Setting)

A Zoo Proposal by AvielleSierra (Zoo, Proposal, Modern Setting)

Unapproachable by cumberpatchcats (Pining, Complicated Relationship, Breaking Up & Making Up, Angst With A Happy Ending)

All Is Calm, All Is Bright by cloudsandpassingevents (Fluff, Romance)

Flowers by Pastel_Teacups (Fluff, Flowers, Modern Setting)

Constellations by astillsoftershade (Fluff, Established Relationship)

A Lover Of Beauty by TheConsultingBarricadeGirl (Fluff, Romance, NSFW)

Silly Love Songs by apolloswinecask0225 (Falling In Love, Love Confessions, Songs, Making Out)

#ooc: this is an old list from the previous version of this blog #reposting because people asked me to do so #jean prouvaire #jehan prouvaire #courfeyrac #jehancourf #courfjehan #prouveyrac #les amis de l'abc #les amis #les misérables #les mis fanfiction #les misérables fanfiction #les amis fanfiction #lgbtq+ fanfiction #lgbtq+ headcanons #not suggestion #prouvairesuggestions #les mis suggestions

[jittyjames]

WHUMPTOBER DAY 7 (this was actually meant to be posted wayyy later but i needed to free up my psychological day lololol)

(i know a lot of you guys hate marius, but have you considered the fact he is indeed blorbo??? that he is indeed baby girl??? i'm a marius girl first and a person second.)

#whumptober2023 #no.7 #i paced around for hours on empty i jumped at the slightest of sounds #les miserables #les mis #les mis fanfiction #marius pontmercy #i'm still new to the fandom so if my characterization seems a bit off that's prob why #tw sa #tw csa #idk how i feel about this honestly #it feels very narratively incomplete which upsets me but oh wellllll #nyway pls clap #it's my traumaaaaaaaaaaa

[for-the-love-of-javert]

My (fanfic) Javert is coming for you. Turn yourself in or run. But rest assured he will find you and you are either going to be a member of The Chain Gang in The Galley's or you are going to The Guillotine.

#my fanfic javert #javert #fictional javert #alternate unierse javert #inspector javer #les mis #les miserables #les mis fanfiction #it is the galley's or the guillotine for you when he finds you

[midautumnnightdream]

This is a very late birthday offering for @aflamethatneverdies Happy late birthday friend! <3

--

"Here," Jean Prouvaire said. "Put that on. Mind the feather."

Joly eyed the hat doubtfully. It was truly an unique specimen of haberdashery, boldly drawing inspiration from the court of Sun King, various masterpieces of Mediaeval art and the formidable imagination of its proud owner. A magnificent peacock feather, almost as long as Joly's forearm, tangled jauntily from one of it's eight tips like a banner raised in challenge or in greeting.

"Are you sure about that?" Joly asked. "You don't think it's a bit -- much?"

"You wish to make a good impression for mademoiselle Musichetta, do you not?" Jean Prouvaire said sternly. "You come to her repentant, on your knees, to make an appeal to her forgiving and generous heart. You must show that you're sincere; you must make some effort. A sonnet would be the best."

"I'm not a poet," Joly pointed out.

"Well! We all have our faults," said Jean Prouvaire. "A hat is almost as good as a poem."

"I'm not sure Musichetta will settle for a hat," Joly said. "Or a poem."

"You have said yourself that she is literary!"

Joly cast a beseeching look towards Bahorel who, far from being offended by the unexpected derailment from his own line of sartorial recommendations, was grinning from ear to ear and altogether giving every indication of enjoying himself thoroughly.

Joly scowled.

"Unless," Jean Prouvaire blanched, something occurring to him. "She's not a Neoclassicist, is she?"

"Ah. No?" answered Joly, belatedly wondering if honesty was truly a virtue. "But she's very fashionable."

"Even better! That means she must have a fine eye for the aesthetic."

Joly shrugged. The cape -- luxurious purple wool with burgundy lining - swooshed rather dramatically. "Jehan -- I very much appreciate your help. Truly. But this is very elaborate and I am a medical student. There are particular risks, you know."

"The risk of becoming so inured to the grotesque in everyday life, that one can no longer see past the banality of bloodstains." Jean Prouvaire answered, a bit sourly. "I understand, you know -- I used to attend the dissections too." He appraised Joly with a critical gaze. "No matter, I think there's hope for you yet. You do have the potential for an excellent consumptive look."

Joly blanched, "I do?"

"Not quite enough," Jean Prouvaire sighed. "But with some powder, we could -- hey, hey, stay still."

Joly, heedless of all warnings, ducked past Jean Prouvaire's outreached hand, nearly tripping on his cape in the haste to examine his complexion in the shaving mirror.

It was at this moment that Bahorel, having apparently mastered his silent merriment, suddenly leapt from his seat and gesturing at Joly to remain still, slowly stepped around him in a loose circle, considering him with great attention. Their argument forgotten, Jean Prouvaire and Joly paused to observe his progress, waiting for the verdict.

"This won't do," Bahorel said, abruptly.

Jean Prouvaire furrowed his brows. "You don't like the cape?"

"The cape is grand," said Bahorel. "But those culottes, I'm afraid, are a travesty. Our Jollly has an excellent pair of legs. But unless you can also convince him to wear heels --"

"You will not," Joly said firmly. "Beauty may demand it's sacrifices, but I have a great need of my ability to walk."

"Moreover," Bahorel continued, before Jean Prouvaire could argue. "As flattering as breeches may be for the calves, they do nothing for one's rear end."

"Joly does have a fine posterior" Jean Prouvaire conceded, a trifle mournfully. "Perhaps a more eastern style might --"

"Have you put in your order at Staub's yet?" Bahorel asked.

"More than that -- in fact the package was delivered right before you arrived," Joly answered hastily.

The famous doeskin pantalons were duly brought out and inspected by the discerning eyes of two would-be fashion critics. In the end, even the critical eye of Jean Prouvaire could find no fault in the flattering curve of Joly's derriere.

"I suppose the cape would just cover it all up," Prouvaire sighed.

"I'm afraid so," said Bahorel. "The navy blue coat, I think -- the one with silver buttons. You still have that light blue waistcoat with silver embroidery, do you not?"

"I do," Joly grinned. "Thank you, Bahorel. And you, Prouvaire," he added a bit guiltily.

"You're welcome," Jean Prouvaire said. "Don't forget the hat."

"The hat?" Joly repeated.

He glanced at the headgear still perched on the edge of his desk, the flamboyant plume defiantly pointed upwards.

It seemed to have grown a little taller.

"Ah yes," said Joly. "The hat."

He cast a quick glance at Bahorel, who grinned back with far more teeth than Joly thought strictly necessary.

"Definitely you must wear the hat," he said.  "The iridescent sheen of the feather will go very well with your coat, don't you think?"

"Ah," said Joly. "I suppose it does. Thank you."

Jean Prouvaire beamed at him.

Bahorel grinned, bright and entirely unrepentant. "Enjoy your apologies."

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