"I admire that," Cosette murmured, even more irritated with herself for having given in to her stylists. But as Eponine continued on, she sighed.

"Things do change here, Eponine... I may not remember much from childhood, I may only remember you vaguely currently, but this place is different from home. And it has changed us whether we want it to have or not."

She pressed her lips together and shoved her hands into her coat's pockets. Most of all, she didn't like being told what to do, really. "Which means that I will curtsy to you if I choose to do so."