"Did he?" Courfeyrac cast his eyes sideways toward his friend, unsure if Marius was in a proper mood to discuss it. The man could be so moody sometimes, so sensitive. He liked Marius a great deal, but he didn't want to provoke some sort of emotional downpour on account of his own foolish curiosity. But still, Marius had brought it up, which meant he wished to speak.

Bracing himself, he requested an elaboration. "Well? Out with it. What did he do?"