Of course I’ve been here. Someone has to prevent you from insisting you are not ill and treading around the city regardless of the fact that you are. A speech, impassioned though it may be, only sounds half as heartfelt when spoken through coughs. Joly not being here, that leaves myself.

[ A fond smile tugs at the corners of his mouth. There is seldom a time when he wouldn’t like a drink, it’s true, but he wouldn’t choose to be anywhere but here. Enjolras hasn’t grown particularly annoyed with him, and this conversation has been…nice. Pleasant, even. ]

Kind? You're mistaken. I’m amusing. Witty, if you will.

[ And kind, but he prefers to ignore his best qualities. ]