He's not surprised at Parker's antics. His thief has a soft spot for young girls like Eponine. "She's like a little sister," he says quietly. "I wish I could send her home. She's not made for places like this. She's too naive." He has no better way to explain it to Eponine. "I don't know Marius yet." Even if they're in the same District. "But Howard... I wouldn't mind seein' him win."