How many classes of Defense on Farm Animal Stealing did you have to take? Were all the exams reduced to explaining why it's a dumb thing to do? Also, why are mini goats so cute?
I heard he even wears res sunglasses as he does.
So, you're taking me to be muscle, huh? To carry the tons of fruit and veggies you'll buy.
Ha. No. They drilled into our heads to preface any legal talk with saying it wasn't legal advice unless it was an actual client. I've never actually met a mini-goat.
Good. Sun damage to the eyes is no joke.
On the plus side, it does inspire me to cook a lot once we get home.
[ooc: Oh god, I'm so sorry by the ammount of typos yesterday. I'm horrible when I tag while commuting. ;_;]
Is it like when you get arrested and the cops are supposed to read you your rights? You just drop that before the client does something stupid? Also, we should totally do goat yoga!
Exactly what Clint's kids told him.
And exactly what do you consider 'a lot', Matt? Mini feast?
Have you had to pull that disclaimer during a date? Bet a lot of people think they've got many bases covered by dating a good lawyer. [Even though he can't see or sense her, Kate nods eagerly.] Oh, it's very real. Cat yoga, dog yoga, pig yoga... Goat yoga is my favorite, though.
His kids are adorable and total sweethearts. I swear, I have the biggest soft spot for Nate.
When do you pull these kinda meals? For the holidays?
Oddly enough, no. Not that everyone I've dated hasn't been in trouble with the law, but I don't think that's why they started dating me. I may have to go home and reflect for awhile now. What is animal yoga, then? Do they just run around while you're getting into poses?
Why Nate in particular?
I usually end up at Foggy's family for the holidays, so I just bring a dish or two to that. No, it's more... after a really long week to treat myself, or if I'm having someone special over, or if I go shopping at a place I love or somewhere new and get excited.
If everyone you dated had trouble with the law I'd start lying about my job. You know, just in case that's luring them out from under their rocks. [She teased him.] Pretty much. I have no idea why but someone started this trend. You do regular yoga but suddely there's a goat on your back.
I don't know, aside from him being the youngest... He just cracks me up with the things he comes up with. And watching his relationshop with Clint is like taking an arrow to the ovaries. It makes mine implode in the best of ways.
[She wonders if that's a tradition Matt kept even after Foggy's passing. Did he spent Christmas with the Nelsons?] I kinda love that. You getting so excited you spend hours in the kitchen just to treat yourself. Over the enjoyment of cooking.
Not everyone I've dated. Just, you know. More than one. I hope it's not a full-grown pig, then. That sounds like a back injury waiting to happen. I heard about cow therapy. You don't have to even do yoga, you can just hug them.
Clint does seem like a good dad. Very involved.
[Matt 100% still kept up the tradition. It was harder this year, but worth it. Foggy's family has long since thought of Matt as part of the family.] What's even better is when I get to share it with someone. So what's something extravagant you do for yourself as a treat?
Hey, I said 'if'! But the fact that you had to clarify, Matt... I'm joking, I'm joking! [Though, every time he mentions the variety of women he's dated, Kate is shocked by the numbers.] Oh, I've seen videos of cows asking to be petted and cuddled! It almost makes me feel guilty about how delicious they are!
Next time he invites me over you're coming and seeing it for yourself. Clint is the best dad to ever dad. Spends time with each kid and makes lists of fun things to do together. Sits down to help with homework. It's real sweet.
[The thing about Matthew is that he genuinelly cares and always makes great conversation. Even when things are focused on him, he turns the chat around to also learn about you.] Hmmm... Can't think of something that I do now. Maybe when I was younger and my coaches gave me a more strict diet. Every once in a while I would allow myself to eat whatever crap I wanted. [But suddenly:] Oh! Random trips!
See, now you're making me feel guilty for having made a steak salad the other night night for dinner when I was just thinking about hugging cows for therapy.
I absolutely want to see Clint try and help with homework. Not that I don't think he can do it, but some teachers want it done 'their way' and I can't see that going over well with him.
Random trips is a good one. Sometimes a change of scenery can really help a mindset.
Isn't that why people say grace and that sort of thing? We apologize to the cow we've wanted to pet and thank it for being so tender and juicy. And we feel like shit afterwards. But at least we thanked it!
Oh, I've seen him having a mild-meltdown over the way math is taught now, apparently. Laura was more patient than him at that. She really tried to get their oldest, Cooper, to spend more time with us. But I think he was kinda shy around me.
Where would you like to go if we could send everything to shit and leave tomorrow morning for a mini holiday?
Was Father Lantom big on stake and on being guilty after having one too? [Surely he'll hear her smile.] Pretty sure I would have liked him.
Oh, yeah, I don't blame him. He is a teen, you remember how that was.
That's not just cliche, it's a super good choice for a reason! I've been there a few times and, even if it's not my favorite, it's totally an amazing place for a holiday. What would you like to do? I think you'd love Notre Dame.
Among other things, yeah. He was a man of strong faith, but he also knew people were fallible. He liked his fancy coffee and he cursed more than I do in private. I think he'd be amused at your cow prayers.
I remember enough to be glad I never have to relive it.
What is your favorite? I'd love to visit Notre Dame. All the churches in Italy, too. I heard there's a church on every corner like there's a Starbucks here.
Not gonna lie. I never really felt connected to the church and stuff while growing up. But... Yeah, I'm pretty sure I would have liked him. And you're kind of opening up my mind about certain things.
Yeah, exactly. Pretty sure Cooper is going through that too, I don't blame him for kind of avoiding me.
I do have a soft spot for London and Berlin, but I made a few friends there during competitions, so I might be biased. Rome is totally fabulous and you'll love it. There's just something crazy about knowing you're like touching the same stuff and walking the same steps people did like, hundreds of years ago or whatever.
That's all right. I'm not interested in trying to convert anyone anymore than I'd appreciate you trying to talk me out of believing. People who don't practice are still welcome to come to services and events. You just couldn't receive the Sacrament during service. You wouldn't be the only one sitting it out.
Going through it due to normal teenage things?
People can make places. I'd like to see London and Berlin at some point, too. I haven't done a lot of traveling. America really is the baby of world, isn't it? At least colonized America.
[OOC: ETA, SO TIRED but we are ONE big testing day away from being done. I'm about halfway through making breakfast for the staff again (I do it for our Reading and Math exams, because most of the school has to take those so the whole place is on lockdown basically and it's so exhausting. Feeding people in the morning makes them less cranky as the day goes on, LOL). Anyway, I am so ready for this all to be over. How goes your day?]
No, I always feared that would be the case. But hanging with you and learning more about it, I don't know... You guys built a really nice community. I get that, at least.
I think I kinda saw him blush once...
People definitely make places. Make home. [And that's why she will never leave New York.] You so have to, Matt! And Italy, Portugal, Spain... Picture this: sunbathing on a yacht, swimming in the italian sea and then later dressing up for the actual, real deal of pasta.
[ooc: Oooooh, you guys are almost there! That sounds so exhausting though and I still think its so sweet of you to use your talent in the kitchen to pamper people a little and brighten the mood. <3 My day was good, just finishing my reviews of The Accountant 2 - which I loved! - and Until Dawn.]
[OOC: DONE! Well, I have to do one makeup exam, but other than that, we are finished with state testing for the year. Tomorrow I'll resume regular tagging, TY for putting up with me the past few days, LOL.]
Yeah, that's a huge part of it. The community, built on common beliefs and morals. You can come to a service sometime if you want. Christmas and Easter ones are the best with regards to music, but also the most crowded.
Poor kid, hope you didn't call him out on it.
That sounds almost like relaxing. I thought that was a lie.
[ooc: Aaaaah, congrats!! You definitely got through the heavy lifting! And I bet everyone loved your breakfast. <3 Shush! You were definitely missed but you know that there's no rush at all. 😘]
Damn, sounds like I just missed a good one. Do they still do choruses and siging out of those dates? Sorry, I'm so out of touch with these things... But I'd love to attend sometime with you, see how it is.
Do you really think I'm capable of that?? I'm almost afraid to know now...
... It's also a really good plan if you wanna make up with a girlfriend. Just saying.
[OOC: <3 They did enjoy it, yes! It was a long day but successful. I hope you've had a good one!]
There's a lot of singing, yeah. Sometimes the Harlem gospel choir will perform at a mass. That's always amazing. Don't worry about it. I don't expect non-Catholics to know.
Capable of being discreet? ... the odds are not in your favor.
Are you trying to repair my love life? The odds are really not in your favor.
[ooc: What did you cook for them this time? Aaaah so glad to hear that. Mine was good. I got quite a bit of work done and went shopping. X3]
That must be really nice for you. Like, I bet the chorus makes -- I mean, not saying you cannot connect otherwise. But even I think it's pretty magical. [A beat.] I'd love to go to mass with you someday.
... Thank you so much for the vote of confidence there.
..... You think Heather and you are going to breakup? [Oh, she's a horrible human being for being so nosey.] All the more reasons to pull out a big gesture, Matt.
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Yeah? Good. I hope he's fighting for duck rights wherever he goes.
I can't put a limit on it, Kate. I have to go with what the produce and my heart tell me in the moment.
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I heard he even wears res sunglasses as he does.
So, you're taking me to be muscle, huh? To carry the tons of fruit and veggies you'll buy.
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Good. Sun damage to the eyes is no joke.
On the plus side, it does inspire me to cook a lot once we get home.
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Is it like when you get arrested and the cops are supposed to read you your rights? You just drop that before the client does something stupid? Also, we should totally do goat yoga!
Exactly what Clint's kids told him.
And exactly what do you consider 'a lot', Matt? Mini feast?
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You definitely drop it before anyone can think they're a client so you're not beholden to their stupidity. ... is goat yoga a real thing?
His kids are really cute.
Usually when I do multiple courses and sides. If I'm making an appetizer and an entree, it's a lot.
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His kids are adorable and total sweethearts. I swear, I have the biggest soft spot for Nate.
When do you pull these kinda meals? For the holidays?
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Why Nate in particular?
I usually end up at Foggy's family for the holidays, so I just bring a dish or two to that. No, it's more... after a really long week to treat myself, or if I'm having someone special over, or if I go shopping at a place I love or somewhere new and get excited.
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I don't know, aside from him being the youngest... He just cracks me up with the things he comes up with. And watching his relationshop with Clint is like taking an arrow to the ovaries. It makes mine implode in the best of ways.
[She wonders if that's a tradition Matt kept even after Foggy's passing. Did he spent Christmas with the Nelsons?] I kinda love that. You getting so excited you spend hours in the kitchen just to treat yourself. Over the enjoyment of cooking.
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Clint does seem like a good dad. Very involved.
[Matt 100% still kept up the tradition. It was harder this year, but worth it. Foggy's family has long since thought of Matt as part of the family.] What's even better is when I get to share it with someone. So what's something extravagant you do for yourself as a treat?
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Next time he invites me over you're coming and seeing it for yourself. Clint is the best dad to ever dad. Spends time with each kid and makes lists of fun things to do together. Sits down to help with homework. It's real sweet.
[The thing about Matthew is that he genuinelly cares and always makes great conversation. Even when things are focused on him, he turns the chat around to also learn about you.] Hmmm... Can't think of something that I do now. Maybe when I was younger and my coaches gave me a more strict diet. Every once in a while I would allow myself to eat whatever crap I wanted. [But suddenly:] Oh! Random trips!
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I absolutely want to see Clint try and help with homework. Not that I don't think he can do it, but some teachers want it done 'their way' and I can't see that going over well with him.
Random trips is a good one. Sometimes a change of scenery can really help a mindset.
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Oh, I've seen him having a mild-meltdown over the way math is taught now, apparently. Laura was more patient than him at that. She really tried to get their oldest, Cooper, to spend more time with us. But I think he was kinda shy around me.
Where would you like to go if we could send everything to shit and leave tomorrow morning for a mini holiday?
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Give him time. Not everyone can start talking to anyone at any time like we can.
I've always wanted to see Paris. Cliche, I know.
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Oh, yeah, I don't blame him. He is a teen, you remember how that was.
That's not just cliche, it's a super good choice for a reason! I've been there a few times and, even if it's not my favorite, it's totally an amazing place for a holiday. What would you like to do? I think you'd love Notre Dame.
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I remember enough to be glad I never have to relive it.
What is your favorite? I'd love to visit Notre Dame. All the churches in Italy, too. I heard there's a church on every corner like there's a Starbucks here.
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Yeah, exactly. Pretty sure Cooper is going through that too, I don't blame him for kind of avoiding me.
I do have a soft spot for London and Berlin, but I made a few friends there during competitions, so I might be biased. Rome is totally fabulous and you'll love it. There's just something crazy about knowing you're like touching the same stuff and walking the same steps people did like, hundreds of years ago or whatever.
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Going through it due to normal teenage things?
People can make places. I'd like to see London and Berlin at some point, too. I haven't done a lot of traveling. America really is the baby of world, isn't it? At least colonized America.
[OOC: ETA, SO TIRED but we are ONE big testing day away from being done. I'm about halfway through making breakfast for the staff again (I do it for our Reading and Math exams, because most of the school has to take those so the whole place is on lockdown basically and it's so exhausting. Feeding people in the morning makes them less cranky as the day goes on, LOL). Anyway, I am so ready for this all to be over. How goes your day?]
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I think I kinda saw him blush once...
People definitely make places. Make home. [And that's why she will never leave New York.] You so have to, Matt! And Italy, Portugal, Spain... Picture this: sunbathing on a yacht, swimming in the italian sea and then later dressing up for the actual, real deal of pasta.
[ooc: Oooooh, you guys are almost there! That sounds so exhausting though and I still think its so sweet of you to use your talent in the kitchen to pamper people a little and brighten the mood. <3 My day was good, just finishing my reviews of The Accountant 2 - which I loved! - and Until Dawn.]
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Yeah, that's a huge part of it. The community, built on common beliefs and morals. You can come to a service sometime if you want. Christmas and Easter ones are the best with regards to music, but also the most crowded.
Poor kid, hope you didn't call him out on it.
That sounds almost like relaxing. I thought that was a lie.
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Damn, sounds like I just missed a good one. Do they still do choruses and siging out of those dates? Sorry, I'm so out of touch with these things... But I'd love to attend sometime with you, see how it is.
Do you really think I'm capable of that?? I'm almost afraid to know now...
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It's also a really good plan if you wanna make up with a girlfriend. Just saying.
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There's a lot of singing, yeah. Sometimes the Harlem gospel choir will perform at a mass. That's always amazing. Don't worry about it. I don't expect non-Catholics to know.
Capable of being discreet? ... the odds are not in your favor.
Are you trying to repair my love life? The odds are really not in your favor.
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That must be really nice for you. Like, I bet the chorus makes -- I mean, not saying you cannot connect otherwise. But even I think it's pretty magical. [A beat.] I'd love to go to mass with you someday.
... Thank you so much for the vote of confidence there.
..... You think Heather and you are going to breakup? [Oh, she's a horrible human being for being so nosey.] All the more reasons to pull out a big gesture, Matt.
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Yeah, the stained glass is a little lost on me, but the music and homilies aren't. You're welcome anytime.
Would you call yourself discreet, Kate?
... I don't know. I know I can't leave the city right now.
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My mom would lose her shit if she heard about this.
... Not most of the time, but I am when it matters!
Matt, you took a whole year, the city will be fine for a weekend. You - You deserve focusing on your personal life too.
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I will require evidence submitted for review.
The city didn't have Fisk as a mayor all last year.
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