There was something strange going on at the distance, Marius belatedly realized as he looked up and saw Ian's back towards him and a... was there another person there? Hearing his companion's protesting voice further increased his concern, and he rushed the remaining steps to close the gap between them.

"What is—"

And he paused, his eyes darting from Ian, to the food on the sand, to the girl at the opposite corner whom he instantly recognized.

"Eponine?" Oh yeah you were still here weren't you Bewildered confusion colored his tone and his expression, as he glanced back questioningly at Ian.