Open Post: La savate et le chausson

[futaille]

Much to his satisfaction, Grantaire has been able to keep up with many of his hobbies unabated during his time at the mansion. Not all of them, though, mostly because they were ones he'd go to specific spots for, and with those spots not being here in addition to an abundance of his other hobbies, they more or less fell by the wayside.

However, a recent chat with Dionysus has reminded him that he has very much neglected his 'hitting things' level. Although he didn't find a crash test dummy, the thought being on his mind ended up in him stumbling upon a small gym tucked away, complete with some equipment including a standing punching bag.

So he's discarded his waistcoat and cravat over a bench and is practicing his savate¹.

¹French kickboxing! During R's time it was basically for streetfighting, and just beginning to get formalized, but there are some cool vintage videos on youtube (Here and here) to give the... vibe.

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[sagramore]

"He was horrible to Asmodean. Perhaps that's why."

[futaille]

"I think his first instinct might have been to be horrible? It flared out pretty quickly, though."

[sagramore]

"I think that says something about thy company."

[futaille]

He grins. "I thrive when someone is grumpy at me."

[sagramore]

Right, the Enjolras business. Sagramore actually... doesn't like that much! "Hmm," he says.

[futaille]

It's not just Enjolras, in fairness. "So yes. They were... an experience. And I hope they manage to find a bit of safety and room to breathe on their world."

[sagramore]

"Thou'rt a better man." He leans in and kisses Grantaire softly.

[futaille]

He kisses back and smiles a bit. "A more fortunate one, at least."

[sagramore]

"Tchh. At least thine other self lived a fairly comfortable life."

[futaille]

"From the little I can remember, yes."

[sagramore]

"Thou hadst made a living out of thy volubility."

[futaille]

He laughs. "Absurd. I love it."

[sagramore]

"Oh! And thou didst draw for me! Come back to the house?"

[futaille]

"Of course. I'm curious."

[sagramore]

"Marvelous. And Laertes and I have started getting things ready to build the distillery, thou canst see our progress, too "

[futaille]

"That is truly exciting news."

[sagramore]

"Oh, it's groundbreaking."

[futaille]

"Oh, groundbreaking, is it?"

[sagramore]

"Or breaking ground. Something of the sort."

[futaille]

"I can't wait to see it."

[sagramore]

"We've kept the durian waiting for so long."

[futaille]

"I hope it's not angry at us for tarrying."

[sagramore]

"Christ, imagine a vengeful durian god."

[futaille]

"The spikes alone would be terrifying."

[sagramore]

"Right, let's be sure that doesn't happen."