( If Javert were not so bewildered, perhaps he would have protested Vira opening the door for him. As it is, though, he hardly notices, falling into a bout of silence at the question before answering, )

It's no secret. There is only one man that I know well, and I do not wish to confront him.

( He doesn't wish to confront Chabouillet or Gisquet either, knowing that he may have to lie to them. It was difficult enough to do so once, and he doesn't want to do it again. )

What would you say is so unpleasant about this place?