( He returns the smile, soft and a little hesitant. He's never known much of happiness, but he knows that this is what it must feel like, and it is not so terrible. It radiates from Soldat as well, and that is perhaps the most surprising thing. Javert trembles at the realization. )
God help us both.
( He says, squeezing Soldat's hand before wiping the tears from his face. There's a part of him that almost wants to feel foolish for having cried so much in front of him, but Soldat has never cared, and he's never seemed to respect him any less. Even so, he reaches for a dish rag. )
We should make ourselves presentable before the others come.
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God help us both.
( He says, squeezing Soldat's hand before wiping the tears from his face. There's a part of him that almost wants to feel foolish for having cried so much in front of him, but Soldat has never cared, and he's never seemed to respect him any less. Even so, he reaches for a dish rag. )
We should make ourselves presentable before the others come.