( He considers the thought for a moment, looking up at him and then away. Whatever it is that Soldat knows about friendship, about bonds and connections, Javert seems to know even less. He wants to understand, though, even if he doesn't know where to begin with it. )

I have never needed anyone.

( He admits, and it's not as much a point of pride as it used to be. )

The only thing that has ever mattered to me was my duty. Once I forsook it, I had nothing left.