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It was a warm and calm summer night, when Astin Javert Valjean was lying in her bed, unable to sleep; meanwhile her older twin brothers Lucien and Vivant were fast asleep.
She was unable to sleep because there was one thought that was going through her head for the past few weeks and it would not go away, so she decided to open the window and look at the stars; since she has always sought comfort in the stars.
"Who knew that one little moment could make such a difference."
All around her it was dark and quiet, there were few outside at this hour.
She then decided to talk with her pama, who was in the living room unable to sleep as well.
"Um pama, is it okay if I could talk with you?"
"Sure, I was actually hoping that I could talk to you as well."
"Okay, why?"
"It's just that your father and I are concerned that you have been very quiet lately, and we want to know what's wrong?"
"It's just I don't have a lot to talk about."
"I'm pretty sure it's more than that, I can tell."
"It's my seahorse mark, I'm worried that people will judge me because of it."
Astin then lifted up her sleeve to show a opal seahorse mark.
"I understand, but you can't hide yourself forever; look at your brothers."
"Well, they're braver than me, the same with Patria-Rouge, Marie, and Désirée."
"I understand why you want to hide yourself, but it's just so heartbreaking to see you like this."
"I know, but I can just feel them, judging me, and I just feel so small and alone."
"Well, the next time it happens, just remind yourself that you're a beautiful girl who's also kind and caring for those she loves."
"Thanks pama."
"No problem, now what did you want to tell me earlier?"
"I went over to Faverolles with papa and the others a few days ago, and I found myself sitting across the bakery where papa stole that loaf of bread; completely lost in my thoughts.
Soon the baker checked to see if I was alright, I said yes; and then I said Thank You before continuing on my way.
Then we decided to go to Toulon and to the prison, where I found myself lost in my thoughts again."
"Both your father and I have noticed that you have been lost in your thoughts lately."
"Well, I was thinking that if papa wasn't caught stealing that bread or bought it like an honest man, my brothers or I wouldn't be here; I just realized that little moments in life like that can make a huge difference."
Javert just sat there in silence, not knowing what to say.
"Pama, I have one question to ask you."
"What's that Astin?"
"Is it strange to think that the little moments make all the difference?"
"No, because I actually know that sometimes it's those few moments that seem so small that can change a person's life in ways some can't imagine.
Sometimes for the good, sometimes for the worse; and in that rare moment, the bad moments can create the greatest moments."
Soon Astin's eyes were starting to get heavy and soon she fell asleep.
Javert soon carried Astin to her bed, and placed a blanket around her.
"I hope that someday, you will find her strength and stand tall."
Javert then kissed Astin on the forehead and walked into his room where Valjean was asleep.
"Jean, are you awake?"
"I am now, why?
"Well, I was talking with Astin, and I'm still worried about her.
"Don't worry, I'm sure that she'll soon find her confidence."
"I hope so, it just heartbreaking seeing my little girl like this."
"I know, but don"t worry; it'll be alright."
Javert and Valjean then went to sleep with hope that their worries would soon be over.