"And why not? Now, with the heat of revolution passed--for the moment! don't fret yourself, I say only for the moment--why should Enjolras not assay the mystery of dance? Use it to unveil Enjolras, to set the world aflame in yet another fashion. Or simply enjoy yourself, for why should you deny yourself all pleasure?" Grantaire continues to pull Enjolras along, guiding him through the steps as best he can. "There is more to this status--and it may not be stasis--called life than you or I or any man has known."

And oddly, oddly he believes it. In this moment, passing though it may be, Grantaire glimpses possibility above negation. Taking a step back, he would scarcely recognize himself, but for now he simply accepts.