"It is the world that has changed. My vision has remained painfully clear. I..." Enjolras takes a beat and a breath to choose his words carefully. He swallows his food, then continues. "... I didn't expect this. I thought things would be different somehow."

"I know that you are adept at taking your wine, Grantaire. That is why I am holding onto this bottle. But, you have it wrong, mon ami. FOr a short time, I believed that I did have a purpose. But, I am no star full of light and fury. I am a man. I man needs comrades and fidelity in order to make real purpose."