"One could surely not suspect that you were joking. Though I've found that the most stubborn of individuals, a mutual friend in particular," Three guesses as to whom, and the first two did not count, "...while capabable, are also capable of taking on greater risks while pressing on through injuries." It was said gently, at least, without Joly attempting to chide Venus for anything, so there was that. Instead, he focused on the rest of this.

"Do you indeed? A worthy cause I think," He added, smiling. "Still, one that takes much from those involved. You have my admiration for it, truly." As did many who fought for others, who were forced to make those horrible, difficult choices that did not seem choices at all to him. He was better off, himself, by all intents and purposes from his position outside of the realm of hero. That seemed a heavy conversation to end on as it was though.

"Enjolras certainly...knows his way with words." He settled on.