If you ever start making dad puns I'm never going to stop teasing you for it. [Says the person who keeps making puns, specially when it comes to his superhero name.] Me? Well... [She takes a moment.] Mom wanted me to take over the company, so I was mostly thinking of pursuing my a career as an athlete. At least for a few years.
[Would she actually make a good teacher? A coach? Maybe she could do something about that.] You think the kids at the orphanage might want to learn? Not with real arrows, obviously.
[She's distracted, considering what she could teach those kids, when Matt comments on Barbie.] Wait, you've seen it??
A lot of coaches are retired athletes, aren't they? They compete first, then they teach. I'm sure the kids would love it. There aren't always that many options for hobbies when you live there.
Yeah, I haven't really thought that far ahead, to be honest. [She wasn't a kid anymore, but Kate still felt that a future like that was too far ahead. She usually thought about the present.] Maybe - Maybe we should call the LARPers? Ask them to come up with a story for the kids. They could make their costumes and their weapons-- [A beat.] Okay, maybe the church isn't exactly big on weapons, not even the fake kind.
[Archery is different, though. It's an art.]
Shit, I can't believe I missed that! Please tell me you guys dressed in pink!
Probably no fake fighting, but maybe your friends could roleplay other kinds of stories.
I think Karen did get me a pink tie. I can't tell if it was or not, I just put on what she gave me and sat where she told me to. When she's organizing an event, I just get out of her way and do what I'm told.
I'll ask them if they can come up with something. If not, just the making of costumes would probably be fun for the kids. I can cover the costs of materials.
You have no idea of how refreshing it is to hear that from a guy, Matt. Though, you probably do. Also, I bet Karen has photos then and I'm gonna ask her about it. [A beat.] You realize that the next time we do karaoke you're obligated to sing the Ken song, right?
That sounds like a plan, then. I'll give you my mom's number since she runs the place and let her know to expect a message from you. You can coordinate all the details, or she can get you to the person who handles them. I kind of just show up randomly and do things, but I'm repeatedly told to stop doing that.
I know what I'm good at and it's not organizing movie nights. How do you know I even have a good voice to sing?
The church is not big on you being spontaneous? [That was a shame. The kids probably loved Daredevil's surprise visits.
It's touching, though. Probably for the wrong reasons. Probably because she's finding a connection and reason that is not really there. But she is kinda touched to think she'll have his mom's number. That she'll get to meet her.] I'll ask her if she also has other ideas. Bishop Security can probably help.
[She wonders how he feels about that kinda experience, about going to the movies. Does he ever feel like he is missing out just because he can't see?] Since when is karaoke meant just for the people who have a good voice?
Did you get it from your dad then? [She wonders about how he was like. Matt probably doesn't have any photos. But maybe she can find one online to see if they look alike?]
You don't need to thank me. I like knowing the money can go somewhere where its really needed.
Matt, are you saying you never sing in the shower? Or while doing chores or whatever?
That's tough to pick just one. Probably him teaching me how to box. Or sometimes he'd wake me up after he got back from a match and we'd go out for late night pizza or pancakes. Maybe a seven year old shouldn't be up at 1 in the morning eating carbs, but I had fun.
You're going to make me put on a tux for these events, aren't you.
I might not be terrible, but I don't know that I can trust everyone at a karaoke bar.
Hey, kids deserve to live a little and everyone's favorite memories involve fast food and staying up late. [It's cute though. Imagining a tiny version of him, sleepy but happy to welcome his dad. Excited to go out for late dinner with him.]
Oh, you're coming? I didn't know you wanted me to invite you.
It doesn't need to be a karaoke bar. We can just get one of those karaoke microphones and do it at home with friends.
Yeah, I guess that's true. Some things are universal. We didn't have a lot of money to go many places, but it was nice to hang out. And when there were things like free days at the museums he'd take me.
I mean, if I don't have to go suck up to rich people, I'll gladly be washing my hair that night. I just thought since it was the orphanage you'd ask me to go.
I'm probably not the best person to have an opinion about having money or not. But, I don't know, when I was a kid I also liked playing with a lot of dumb stuff. Like, sometimes when we bought something my parents would save me the big boxes and I would draw on them and made windows and doors and I would build houses in my bedroom. Or targets or whatever.
Yeah, I should probably invite you.... [Even if she sounds unsure.] Of course I would never force you to wear a tux. [She pauses.] Think you can dress as Oliver Twist instead?
Matt, you can't both be the blind and the deaf guy! You gotta pick one.
Isn't that what cats do? People buy them toys and they end up just wanting the boxes?
[He hears the uncertainty in her voice.] It's okay to not want me there. I know I'm not really part of that world.
Imagine how relaxing it might be to not see or hear any of the dumb things people do. The only thing I couldn't give up is talking, though. I couldn't also be mute.
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[Would she actually make a good teacher? A coach? Maybe she could do something about that.] You think the kids at the orphanage might want to learn? Not with real arrows, obviously.
[She's distracted, considering what she could teach those kids, when Matt comments on Barbie.] Wait, you've seen it??
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Yeah, I saw it with Karen and Foggy.
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[Archery is different, though. It's an art.]
Shit, I can't believe I missed that! Please tell me you guys dressed in pink!
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I think Karen did get me a pink tie. I can't tell if it was or not, I just put on what she gave me and sat where she told me to. When she's organizing an event, I just get out of her way and do what I'm told.
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You have no idea of how refreshing it is to hear that from a guy, Matt. Though, you probably do. Also, I bet Karen has photos then and I'm gonna ask her about it. [A beat.] You realize that the next time we do karaoke you're obligated to sing the Ken song, right?
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I know what I'm good at and it's not organizing movie nights. How do you know I even have a good voice to sing?
[He does have a decent voice, but still.]
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It's touching, though. Probably for the wrong reasons. Probably because she's finding a connection and reason that is not really there. But she is kinda touched to think she'll have his mom's number. That she'll get to meet her.] I'll ask her if she also has other ideas. Bishop Security can probably help.
[She wonders how he feels about that kinda experience, about going to the movies. Does he ever feel like he is missing out just because he can't see?] Since when is karaoke meant just for the people who have a good voice?
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I'm sure they could use donations if nothing else. Thank you.
You know bad singing hurts from my ears to my soul, Kate. You want to make me listen to it?
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You don't need to thank me. I like knowing the money can go somewhere where its really needed.
Matt, are you saying you never sing in the shower? Or while doing chores or whatever?
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It's definitely needed.
... maybe. Yes. I sing in the shower.
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Then there's no question about it. Pretty sure we can also put some New York orphanages at the top of the priority list on our next charity event.
And your ears don't bleed? You can't be that bad then.
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You're going to make me put on a tux for these events, aren't you.
I might not be terrible, but I don't know that I can trust everyone at a karaoke bar.
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Oh, you're coming? I didn't know you wanted me to invite you.
It doesn't need to be a karaoke bar. We can just get one of those karaoke microphones and do it at home with friends.
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I mean, if I don't have to go suck up to rich people, I'll gladly be washing my hair that night. I just thought since it was the orphanage you'd ask me to go.
Do our friends have good voices?
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Yeah, I should probably invite you.... [Even if she sounds unsure.] Of course I would never force you to wear a tux. [She pauses.] Think you can dress as Oliver Twist instead?
Matt, you can't both be the blind and the deaf guy! You gotta pick one.
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[He hears the uncertainty in her voice.] It's okay to not want me there. I know I'm not really part of that world.
Imagine how relaxing it might be to not see or hear any of the dumb things people do. The only thing I couldn't give up is talking, though. I couldn't also be mute.
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... Matt, I was fucking with you. Honestly, the one reason why I wouldn't want you there would be to be to spare you from it.
Yeah, but... Would you really give up music for not listeing to dumb shit?
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I think this one with Fisk will tide me over for a long time.
... can I be selectively deaf and only hear good music?
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Yeah, same. ... But the kids are worth it.
Nope. Now you get to be the blind guy who can't hear because you're being a jerk.
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They are. It's weird sometimes to go back to the orphanage.
I wasn't being a jerk, questioning the vocal prowess of our friends is a very relevant question.
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Why is it weird?
Would you dare to ask the same thing in Kirsten's face?
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I grew up there, it's a little weird to revisit it as an adult. That's all.
I can't see her face, so I might as well ask it from across the room.
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But why is it so weird? I mean, I bet you had a tough time. But some memories must be nice ones.
She's gonna end up throwing her shoe from across the room and we are all going to cheer on that queen.
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It wasn't terrible there. The nuns were nice, albeit busy with so many kids. Just weird to revisit as an adult something from childhood. That's all.
A thrown shoe still doesn't prove she can sing.
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Yeah, I think I kinda get it. Maybe I was too used to visit mom. It is kinda weird to sleep in my childhood bed, though.
No, but it might make your dream come true and make you deaf.
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