[Combeferre tried not to meet his eyes at that because he knew that he would snicker if he did, but well, losing battles, and all of that. He glanced at Jehan, and then did catch himself laughing, just a little.]

I suppose that you ARE right. Not so much the owning bit perhaps, but telling him those other things? It would be well worth it so he knows, perhaps. I think that Enjolras often sells himself short too, so for that reason alone. As for the leashes? Enjolras is not the one who strayed, now is he?

[Oh in a few weeks time, this part of the conversation will be incredibly amusing. To some of them. Watching Jehan's face through this was interesting. He would have asked what the poet was thinking, but, well, it felt a bit rude to intrude that way. He could guess at least, and then, when it seemed settled, he smiled at the poet's face. There he was. Intrepid.]

I think that he is very happy too. I...have seen Courfeyrac laugh, and smile, as you say but it is deeper now. The emotions ring...truer I think? If I were going to guess at it that's what I'd say. And you two clearly are, whatever you've become, in love and love the people you're becoming as well as who you already were.

I think it may be because of that. That I have often been a bit...intrusive in your romantic endeavors since we arrived. It's good to watch and see that.

And THAT is why you dress yourself as you do. At last! The truth!