#elmq

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this one’s for everybody who, like me, has way too much goddamn time on their hands: which member of les amis & co. are you?

[dameferre]

would you post all the descriptions you wrote for the les amis quiz? would love to read the ones for the characters i didn't get!

absolutely!

it’s pretty long so under the cut, here is the official results list for:

which member of les amis (&co.) are you? [quarantine edition]

enjolras

You’re loud in your politics and opinions and quiet in your affections. You love the friends you surround yourself with, you love people you’ve never met, and you’re willing to do whatever you can to make the world even a little bit better for them. You choose your words and actions carefully, though you do occasionally find yourself in fights you know you can’t win. You fight anyway. During quarantine, you should:Try to avoid feelings of helplessness. Direct your passions towards something you can change, even if it’s just a small improvement. If the improvement is for the benefit of someone else, even better.

courfeyrac

You don’t do, or feel, things by halves. You make your presence, opinions, and feelings known. You’re a confidant and shoulder to cry on, as well as a go-to partner in crime. You’re so confidently yourself it allows others around you to be more authentic versions of themselves, and those close to you never doubt that they are loved. During quarantine, you should:Let your vast stockpiles of confidence take a hit and try something new that you might not be great at right away. You’ll have plenty of time to practice until you’re as amazing at whatever it is as you’re sure you are at everything else.

combeferre

You're a voice of reason and the calm before the storm. You're methodical and constantly curious, always investigating, always learning, forming and reforming opinions and hypotheses. You're quiet but firmly supportive of the people in your life, and are always at hand to provide a steady voice, solid ground, and common sense. During quarantine, you should:Try not to overwhelm yourself with this abundance of time. Sure, zipping through your Goodreads yearly book goal in a week seems like a great idea in the moment, but you'll burn out quick. Just because you have the time doesn't mean you have to constantly make the most of it.

jehan

You find wonder and poetry in everything. You especially appreciate things that are complex, beautiful, well-worded, theatrical, bold and grand. You're soft-spoken but never at a loss for words. The world is full of poetic possibilities and fascinating discoveries and you're happy to drift through it, quietly observing them all. During quarantine, you should:Try to help others find the same poetry in the ordinary as you do. It's more important than ever now that we're all seeing the exact same ordinary. Every day. Indefinitely.

feuilly

You're just like. A really good person. Congrats! You believe that family is something you choose, and that there is always good in the world worth fighting for. You've never let hardship slow you down or take away your optimism. You're always trying to better yourself, your circumstances, and those of others.  During quarantine, you should:Indulge your need for community, and family, in whatever way that manifests. Don't let the isolation get to you.

bahorel

You live loudly, and passionately, and you love to make a statement (in any number of ways). Walking away from conflict has never been your strong suit, but making an entrance might be. Making friends comes easy to you, keeping them even easier.  During quarantine, you should:Reach out to your friends. Being stagnant doesn't come easy to you and interacting with others will help. If that doesn't work, maybe try a TikTok dance challenge.

joly

You've got some anxieties. Who doesn't, really, during times like these? But what's important is that you don't let them consume you, don't let them dull you. You balance taking some things a bit too seriously by not taking other things seriously at all, and this ability to balance makes you a lively presence and treasured friend. During quarantine, you should:Make sure you, and those around you, know the facts about what's going on. Weed out the fake news, and all the lies and bullshit meant to induce mass hysteria.

bossuet

You've got a distinctive sense of humor that's integral to the way you go through life. Either everyone thinks you're hilarious, or only you do. Either way, somebody's laughing, and that's really all that matters. Making the best out of less-than-ideal situations is probably your purpose in life, and you're always there when a friend needs a pick-me-up. During quarantine you should:Reach out to those people who may need a little help looking on the bright side of things.

grantaire

You maintain a vaguely unhealthy balance of not taking some things seriously enough and taking some things way too seriously. You have a lot of good qualities, but you'd be the last person to say so. Your friends would probably be worried about you, if you'd let them. You might have a tendency to push away the good things in your life, but at least you're having fun and living on your terms. Right? During quarantine you should:Acquire a new skill. You probably already have a bunch, but this specific skill is called loving yourself and convincing yourself that you deserve the good things in your life. And for the love of god, don't text your ex.(alternatively, say: 'grantaire is not the character i should be relating to.' in the mirror a few times; see if it helps)

eponine

You're a bit rough around the edges, and maybe depend on others for your happiness a bit too much. But you're clever, interesting and unique and when you find your people, you're loyal to them. You know how to spin difficult situations to your advantage, and are quick on your feet. During quarantine, you should:Take some time for self care and self love.

musichetta

You're the ultimate definition of a background character taking centre stage. You don't sell yourself short, and aren't afraid to go after what you want. You find comfort in humor, you're pragmatic, and you've got an easy-going nature that puts others at ease. During quarantine, you should:Remember to find ways to lighten the experience, even in unexpected areas.

cosette

You've been through a lot, but you're still smiling. You live your genuine truth, and refuse to let a cruel world dim your light. You take pleasure in the little things, and believe that beauty and love can be found anywhere, if given the right circumstances to grow. You know that while things may never be perfect, they can always get better, and there's something beautiful in that possibility. During quarantine, you should:Not force yourself to be always positive all the time. Maybe you've been through shittier situations, and maybe some people have it worse, but it's okay to acknowledge that this specific situation sucks, and you wish you could just fucking go outside.

marius

Sure sometimes you can be a) a goof or b) a bit basic, but you've got a good heart, and life's hard. No one can fault you for living it in your way. You might not always know the right thing to say, or do, but you're sincere and your heart's in the right place, so you always seem to make it work in the end. Your feelings exist in extremes, and there's little you wouldn't do for the people you love. During quarantine, you should:Expand your horizons a little bit, see what's out there. You've got the time. Also, please don't text your ex.

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ily my dude but why halsey in your quiz skfkskfk

bc…. i love her

also halsey’s music is like. are you gay? an angry woman? depressed? struggling w your identity and the concept of self love in the face of a world that only cares about how it can exploit you? ready to just go batshit and kill any man that talks to you? just ready to get. so fucking high until you forget all the bullshit ? all of the above???? 

and i think that vibes really well w modern les amis &co, so into the quiz she went

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It's not that I didnt like your quiz but I have read fanfic with lower word counts

lmaaao what a wonderfully valid criticism

in my defense, i did warn that the quiz was for people w too much spare time 

also less of a defense but i personally adore a good personality quiz and am always a bit bummed when it’s over and i have to stop answering questions about myself, so. thought i’d prolong the high for others lol

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I got Courfeyrac which is nice and I love he but... I have like zero confidence and maximum anxiety

sooo what i’m hearing is you have maximum potential for courfeyrac levels of confidence? that’s dope! 

and courf isn’t just about confidence he’s about unconditional love and support and being a stand up person and friends feeling safe and accepted around him

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I love your quiz, I got courf and telling me to practice something that I’m not immediately great at...oof, fair I needed that. I’m just mad I couldn’t select more than one answer on what makes me mad, like, I am mad about all those Harry Potter things dammit (and my fav hozier is run, why is that one never represented in these things😭)

a) i’m glad you like it! i got four hours of sleep last night and rambling is my default setting so i was slightly worried it’d be basically incomprehensible

b) as someone who identifies very strongly w courf i think we could all use this time to be humble where no one can see lest it tarnish our reputation

c) i completely agree w being mad about every bullet point but i think it’s important to choose at which specific bullshittery we draw the final line

d)im sorry ! it is Incredibly difficult to choose which hozier songs to narrow things down to, i tried to include something for everybody, at least (my fave is to be alone which also didn’t make the cut)

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so I did your les amis quiz twice bc there were some questions that had two possible answers & I wanted to see if it would change my result; first time I got my main man bahorel & second time I got grantaire -- this leads me to think that I gotta set up a Skype appointment w/my therapist & also start boxing again --- the quiz is awesome btw!

!!! that’s Lovely to hear!! i felt super preachy writing the ‘things you should do in quarantine’ bit but i’d like it if someone said encouraging shit to me right now so i was banking on people feeling the same & apparently it made a positive impact?? crazy but that’s dope thanks for letting me know!

and i have also gotten back into boxing !! it’s fun to do in quarantine and lord knows i need the exercise now

ps a bahorel w a grantaire moon is a pretty solid combination 

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I took your quiz and got Cosette which made me both honored and tbh a little shook? bc i always kinda identified with her but that description read me for filth. so I just wanted to say you did a really really awesome and indepth job of figuring out that quiz and writing those descriptions out!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

thank you so much!! i’m in awe that people are actually appreciating and enjoying the quiz and all the thousands of words it contains

and i’m glad you agree that you’re a cosette!! enjoy being a personification of light and love i guess