( He recoils a bit at the wording. It's not as if it's untrue — quite the opposite, in fact, and that's the issue. It's not something Javert wishes to be reminded of. He doesn't take the opal from him. Even with the wrapping, so thoughtfully tucked around it so as to prevent unwanted recollection, he doesn't dare touch it. He doesn't know what he would do, overwhelmed with those emotions again. )
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I don't want it, then. Destroy it if you must.