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[blondandperfect]

[Sorry, Jack, Hattie's back. She's covered in mud again, and she looks pissed.]

WHAT is going on??

Is there another trick happening at the port!? Whoever started this better fix it right now! 

All of my things are in that house and she won't let me in!

[She then proceeds to whine.]

I want a bath! And my dresses! And my make-up! And my mirror! And my shoes! I can't live like this, I'm a PRINCEEEEEEEESS!

[*sob*]

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[makeflowersgrow]

[Does it look as if Eponine knows how to sew? Everything she wears is ripped and ragged. She shakes her head. And then stops]

I can learn. I'm clever, I am, Madame.

[She says it quickly, as if to stop Hattie from rushing off to the police straight away]

And I can do other things. Clean and... things. And I can take messages -I can read, Madame.

[blondandperfect]

[It doesn't, but Hattie figures that Eponine has more important things to do; like surviving.]

Really.

[But the girl follows up, and it brings a smile to Hattie's lips.]

Hmn, I see. All right, Eponine, I'll give you a chance. However there is one rule. You will not steal from me. I will also teach you how to sew. So long as you obey, I will treat you well. Are we clear?

[makeflowersgrow]

[She nods, a little reluctantly, but she does nod at least. Between appeasing Hattie and working off her debt to Mr Gold, Eponine is going to have little time for actually earning money, it would seem. She sighs. Least she's free.]

I'll do what I'm told. Madame. When do you want me?

[blondandperfect]

That's a good girl.

I want you to return to my house tomorrow at eight in the morning. We'll discuss the terms of your work, and I will take your measurements for your dress- I did promise that after all.

Get plenty of rest, there will be quite a bit for you to do.

[She decides she'll let Eponine keep what's in the basket for now.]

[makeflowersgrow]

Fine.

[Her voice is cold. She knows quite well that she is being blackmailed into working for Hattie, and she knows there is nothing she can do. Right now, she loathes Hattie, and every inch of her face says so.]

Fine. I will come. But I tell you now, Madame, that I must leave to pay off my debt to Mr. Gold in the afternoon. He will not be happy with either of us if you keep me - and he is a powerful enemy to make.

[And with that, she stalks away. How does she get herself into these messes? All for a dress, as well!]

[blondandperfect]

That's 'My Lady', Eponine.. Though if you could, do tell Mr. Gold that Hattie says hello. He'll remember me.

[And she smiles, apparently not worried about him in the least. She's not bothered by her cold tone either, she's had plenty of that with Ella. And it seems now Eponine will be playing the part of Cinderella.]