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[admonish]

	"You’ve reached Michael, either I’m otherwise engaged or simply missed the call. Leave a message and I will get back to you shortly. Thank you." TEXT • AUDIO • VIDEO • ACTION • OVERFLOW
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[admonish]

Not showing it makes monsters of men, Inspector. It blackens the heart. Even if some would hate you for it, you should always look out for your fellow man. You know that best of all now.

Sometimes, the only thing a person needs is that forgiveness, or for someone to tell them that despite what is going on in their lives, it isn’t their fault. They deserve to be saved. Treat others as you would want to be treated, no one can expect to be treated kindly when they are actively adding to someone’s pain. Respect is earned and it’s invaluable.

[ He rests a hand against his shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze, before taking his seat behind the desk again. ]

People arrive here every day, perhaps you’ll be able to tell him those words yourself. I can give you all of the advice in the world, but only you can help yourself heal. It may sound strange, but have you thought of writing him a letter? Putting a pen to paper, and finally getting those words out, may be helpful.

[faithfulservant]

[Javert frowned and hung his head in shame, knowing that what the other said was true. He was too hard on people and he knew it, but then he didn't know what else to do either as he was never shown. Not till recent. Everything he had done was mostly on his own. He had very little guidance in life.

The idea that Valjean could arrive here frightened him. He couldn't help but flinch a bit at the mention of that prospect.]

I'm terrible with words....I've always been a person of action.

[He hated doing paper work for that reason. He also didn't like to read as it took a long time for him to do so. Often he ended up falling asleep when he did try to read.]

Will I be punished for my sins? [As if being in this world wasn't enough.]

[admonish]

What about dictating them? As it stands, I have an unfortunate amount of free time here. When you find the words, come to my office again and I’ll write them down. All I ask you to do is sign them, so he will know who the envelope is from.

It would save a lot of time for you to deliver a letter that was written ahead of time, and you won’t have to worry about stumbling over your words. At the same time, make sure they are yours, not words you think I may want to hear.

[ Men often try to gain favor when it comes to judgement and, though he doesn’t think Javert will do that, he has to say it. ]

Here? No. When you leave this place? It’s possible, I won’t lie to you about that. Everyone is judged eventually, whether they want to be or not. Worrying about it does nothing to change it. My advice is, as I said before, not to fall back into familiar habits. You’ve been given a chance that not many men get, Inspector.

The chance to be a better man, the one you could have been if you weren’t failed. Take it, and use it wisely.

[faithfulservant]

I...suppose I can try...this letter.

[While he wasn't too keen on the idea, he did understand the approach to it and what Michael was implying. It was just something new and too personal for him. Ink and paper were also just expensive. He tried to use both sparingly as possible.

He gave a nod in answer toward the second explanation. He wasn't sure what to say and really believed at this point only action could show he was trying. But he also didn't want to be fake either. He wanted to be still true to himself. He frowned at the realization.]

How can I still remain true to myself?