Well, guess its kinda hard to find something so sudden and so big to be inspiring. Specially for a kid. But isn't that how it usually works with parents? You understand what they were trying to do only once you grow up. [It was something Kate was struggling with right now. The fact that her mother could literally kill for her daughter.] Oh, no, I'm not giving it all away. I wanna know what you're picturing now.
Which is quoting my partner. I've learned so many things from him, Matt.
No, that's very true. [he'll probably hear how she breaths out a chuckle.] Nope. Not purple, but I'm loving that guess. Besides, I did go lavender once.
Oooh, since you're not home I could totally sabotage your bed right now!
[But Kate didn't sound upset in the slightest.] Black hair, actually. And chill, you didn't break my heart or anything. I kinda really wanna try being a redhead now.
[And she can't help herself, quacking a few times over the phone.] Are we going to start going to the park to feed the ducks? You know, to deal with the feels. Also, chill, I've never heard you in the shower. Sadly.
Nobody ever told you what you look like now? [It's such a strange thing to imagine. To think you can only guess what you look like yourself. Or the people you love.] It's pretty dark. I'd have to take a closer look to tell if it's dark brown or black like mine, but it's pretty dark.
Well, once we get this shit done we can take some nights off and a weekend to fatten up some ducks.
No. Well, I mean sometimes people will say things like 'I love your brown eyes' but nobody's gone out of their way to describe me. To be fair, I've never asked. You'll have to let me know if our hair matches or not.
Not even your partners? [That strikes her as odd at first.] Guess that's not something that just comes up in conversation. But I can sure describe you whenever you want, Matt. Tell you all about your moles and stuff that went undetected.
Not even them, no. Like I said, sometimes little details would come up naturally, but nobody's sat back and described me like a book character. It's all right. If I'm covered in moles then maybe it's better I don't know.
It isn't, it's empty calories even for them. Google is telling me that it's better to feed them cracked corn, oats, rice, birdseed, frozen peas, chopped lettuce, and sliced grapes.
Are you afraid you'll have to change your name into The Red Leopard? [She couldn't help herself.] Would you want me to, though? I don't wanna overstep a line or whatever. [Maybe it's too intimate. Maybe he doesn't even want to know.]
Guess that rules out pizza crust then... Okay, I'll stock up and we can give them a healthy feast.
... maybe that should be done in person. In case you forget what I look like over the phone.
I'm still trying to figure out why rice is on the list. It's also pretty much empty carbs. Don't get me wrong, I love rice, but it by itself does not a meal make.
Of course it also gives you more time to think up ways to troll me, so. Dilemma.
Case in point. Now I want Peking Duck and I feel incredibly guilty about it. At least you share Lucky with me. I can play with him and not feel guilty since I don't eat dog.
Matt Murdock, I'll troll you just about anything, but I'd never discriminate you over your looks! [She teased.] I mean, you have it hard enough already.
[Oh, God. As if.]
It's like the cow dilemma all over again. I can't go vegan, Matt. But I like everything I eat. Cooked and alive!
Bordering on looking homeless. You really need to clean up for tonight and-- [She suddenly stops, laughing.] Nah, I feel too shitty saying this bull crap. I'm enough of a horrible person as it is.
Exactly! Sometimes a good cheeseburger can make all the difference. Or pepperoni on pizza. Fried chicken...
Matt. At the risk of making that head even heavier for that neck... You make it work. You don't see it, but you're one of the lucky assholes that make that shit work.
You're kidding me! [Did she just raise her voice over the phone? She might have deafen him a little.] And you haven't made that for me yet?!
You don't get it. Sometimes with some guys? The scruffier the better. [A beat.] But I get how Kirsten might not be crazy about you taking that to heart.
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Which is quoting my partner. I've learned so many things from him, Matt.
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Not to avoid crumbs in bed, though.
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Oooh, since you're not home I could totally sabotage your bed right now!
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You wouldn't dare. I'm a delicate sleeper. I can't have peas or worse on my mattress.
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Always knew you were some sort of prince.
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What gave it away? When I turned into a frog?
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That and how wild animals befriend you. Like, ducklings. And don't get me started on how you suddenly break into song!
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I kind of miss the duck. Maybe you need to start quacking to help with my withdrawals. ... do you hear me singing in the shower?
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[And she can't help herself, quacking a few times over the phone.] Are we going to start going to the park to feed the ducks? You know, to deal with the feels. Also, chill, I've never heard you in the shower. Sadly.
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I'm chill. I'm not yelling. I'm too tired to yell. And I do want to feed some ducks.
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Well, once we get this shit done we can take some nights off and a weekend to fatten up some ducks.
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Not bread, though. It's not healthy for them.
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It's not??
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It isn't, it's empty calories even for them. Google is telling me that it's better to feed them cracked corn, oats, rice, birdseed, frozen peas, chopped lettuce, and sliced grapes.
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Guess that rules out pizza crust then... Okay, I'll stock up and we can give them a healthy feast.
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I'm still trying to figure out why rice is on the list. It's also pretty much empty carbs. Don't get me wrong, I love rice, but it by itself does not a meal make.
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Well, the one thing you can for sure not give them with that rice is Peking Duck.
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Case in point. Now I want Peking Duck and I feel incredibly guilty about it. At least you share Lucky with me. I can play with him and not feel guilty since I don't eat dog.
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[Oh, God. As if.]
It's like the cow dilemma all over again. I can't go vegan, Matt. But I like everything I eat. Cooked and alive!
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I can't go vegan, either. Sometimes I just really want a cheeseburger. Or a duck confit enchilada.
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Exactly! Sometimes a good cheeseburger can make all the difference. Or pepperoni on pizza. Fried chicken...
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I do make really good Korean fried chicken.
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Matt. At the risk of making that head even heavier for that neck... You make it work. You don't see it, but you're one of the lucky assholes that make that shit work.
You're kidding me! [Did she just raise her voice over the phone? She might have deafen him a little.] And you haven't made that for me yet?!
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[He holds the phone away from his ear for a moment with a wince, but good to know she approves of his choices.]
It takes a day to prep, we have to plan it in advance.
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[Or, you know, his girlfriend or whatever...]
We had months to plan it in advance!
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