Who: Marius and Jean Valjean (alias Mr. Ultime Fauchelevant) What: Asking permission to take Cosette out When: A reasonable hour on Monday night Where: The Fauchelevant residence Rating: Way way way PG Status: Completed!
Marius adjusts his tie and the cuffs of his blazer nervously, hoping he looks presentable enough. He'd worn his best blazer and pressed his grey trousers and everything, hoping that if he looks like the nice, cleancut young man he is, then Mr. Fauchelevant won't dismiss him on the spot, and he'll get the chance to ask what he came here to ask.
At Cosette's recommendation, he'd purchased a pound of hazelnut flavoured coffee beans and put a bit of tissue paper in the cafe bag, to make it look nice. But not too fancy, he hoped.
Straightening his tie one last time, Marius takes a deep breath and rings the doorbell, hoping for the best.