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Sorry, that was rude without introducing myself. Rémi. Call me R.

[ He quirks a smile, holding out his hand for a shake once he takes a seat. Gran- R hopes his hand isn't sweating like he feels like it should be. The man who he'd died with is sitting in front of him. Enjolras looks different than the man with a red flag but his manner, his bearing, his expression-- ]

Thomas sent me to meet you.

[He takes the offered hand, half-shaking it when another hard wince comes; there's no flicker of memory, as close as it is to the feeling, so he chaulks it up to a mix of a growing migraine and the bright afternoon.]

Ah, Thomas! About the student engagement council...? We have most of the officers elected for the school year but we still welcome new members at any point in the year.

[Why Combeferre wants him to talk one on one with a potential member when they have a perfectly functioning twitter to follow would be a mystery to him, but he'll never say no to youth activism, in any life.]

Right now we're tracking Macron's first 100 day iniatives, as well as regional bills introduced in the current parliamentary sessions. People just assume that anyone that isn't LePen is a victory, but accountability isn't dogma to any party. Representatives of the people need the reminder of what they ultimately are when they overstep. But, I'm getting ahead of myself, what specifically are you interested in?

[He looks at him directly, eyes bright and excited; it's a power move, one he's only half-guiltily uses to his advantage.]

Edited 2017-07-11 09:12 (UTC)

[ R is ready to cut his bright eyes down with the truth of why he was here. Maybe it was the eager look on Enjolras' face, or maybe it's the jarring similarities of the cadence of his passionate voice with the same sound from days way gone by, or more likely at how perfectly this seems to come full circle. ]

I took a class or two in Political Theory and your misplaced faith in the democratic system its people has me curious. Perhaps this t- [ He clears his throat. ] Maybe you can change my opinions on politics? Or I can at least add some color to your discussions.

[ Either way, he can't seem to say no to him. ]

[Enjolras' brow furrows a bit; he's not against hosting atypical opinions for political discourse in the group (a devil's advocate can make your argument that much stronger) but why would Combeferre personally send a skeptic to talk to him during a study break?]

I'm sorry you feel that way. I don't have any issues with opposing viewpoints, [a minor lie] but why get involved in a student activism group when you don't believe in the messages? If you want a chance to test out your argument skills, there is a debate team.

[He would know; he was on it before he got disenchanted with the concept of arguing without feeling behind your stance. Something about dying for a cause will do that to you.]

[ He smiles and splays his hands on the table, feeling the grains of wood under his fingertips. ]

It isn't just about arguing. Debates are admittedly fun, but I'm not arguing for the sake of it. I find your cause worthwhile, despite my personal lack of faith; I've taken note that people like you and your group tend to stop the world from falling into abysmal chaos. Even if it's a small and insignificant part like some crude humor and finding faults and pitfalls in your ideas, perhaps I just want to be a part of something meaningful.

[ R looks back up at Alexandre, quirking a dark eyebrow anxiously. ]

[He looks at him appraisingly, trying to decide if the praise offered so soon after his skepticism is mocking or genuine. Whatever he finds seems to satisfy him, and his shoulders visibly relax.]

Well, maybe it's a bit of egotism, but I think we can offer that. That being said, one's impact is only as good as the dedication you put into it. Our next meeting is Tuesday, but I'm sure Thomas already told you as much. You're welcome to sit in once or twice before you sign up.

I'll keep that in mind. Sitting in sounds perfect.

[ Rubbing his jaw thoughtfully and studying Enjolras for a moment before continuing. ]

Tuesday, then. It's the LeCroix building, I believe?

Yeah, LeCroix, we'll start roll and admin at 1900, then just go straight into the main points of discussion.

[A poignant pause as Enjolras continues to stare at him.]

...Was there anything else you needed to talk to me about besides the meeting?

Excellent. [ He says briskly with a soft clap of his hands, falling headfirst back into his long-dead game of mocking the leader. ]

Ah, you know, I did- but it's all right. We can talk after the meeting. I'll see you Tuesday?

[Enjolras' confusion at Remi's less than straightforward answer clearly shows on his face; he lets it slide, but the curiosity gnaws at him.]

Uh, yeah, sure. [He grabs the paper he'd be reading earlier our of habit rather than rudeness.] See you then, Remi.

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