[She can't help but snort at the comment about murdering Matt for his silence.] Hey, do they take commissions? You know that money is not an issue. But like, if that's not cool then any pointers are totally welcome.
For me? [She grows quiet, actually considering the question.] A different kind of faith, I guess. More like... On people.
Solid enough for you to accept visitors if you're sick?
I'll ask. My main guy is local, the other one lives and works out of California. The latter makes suits for a lot of people, so he'd probably be more amenable.
It's very important to have faith in people. Maybe mine has different layers, but it's not all that different from yours.
Oh, that would work for me. Your main guy is obviously pretty awesome and obviously my first choice, but I would't mind flying to Calofornia for the other one. In fact, if you need anything from him you can come along. I have an apartment in L.A.
Yeah, that's what I thought.
Hey, doesn't that also kinda align with your beliefs? You know, caring about each other, washing feet, all that stuff. I know I'm not exactly an expert, but you get the sentiment.
I'm sorry, Kate. I am happy to consider your sofa and have a couch-off to suit my needs in the future. You both may compete for the pleasure of my overnight company.
... you thought I was like Frank? ... I need to reevaluate everything about my life right now.
I'm gonna argue that in modern times, question if someone asks you to wash any part of them for the sake of religion.
... [Did Matt realize what he just said? Kate can't help but clear her throat, taking a deep breath as she tries to vanish the mental images her friend just conjured into her head.
Fuck. She's a horrible friend.] Good. Good, I'll be happy to give you my sofa. I'm sorry the guest room is not up to your standards.
Hey! In my defense? You had beaten a guy to pulp and you were using your Batman voice. It was a very macho bullshit vibe.
Oh, I'll take anyone who favors all that washing, I'm just not big on focusing that much on feet. [Might as well give him a taste of his own medicine.] And there's nothing wrong with bringing religion in. I never got any complaints when I got down on my knees to worship something.
Hey, I don't assume people have guest rooms. My apartment doesn't. [Did Jen's? Matt had just spent the night in her bedroom, which doesn't seem at all appropriate to focus on now.]
I don't just run around killing everyone.
... I really hope you don't call it worship. That seems a bit overkill.
Well, mine doesn't but mom's does. And the one in L.A and the one in London does too.
I didn't say you did. And you know what I meant. I never thought Daredevil was the Punisher. [She goes quiet briefly, looking for the right words.] You were just... Kinda intimidating. For five minutes.
I've never really had a need for a guest room, so I guess I don't mind. Anytime I haven't shared a bed I've just let someone take mine while I crashed on the couch. It's not like I have a lot of friends to visit.
Intimidating I don't mind. Well. Unless there are kids. I try not to be then.
Matt, you're amazing with kids. But honestly, I liked you from the very first day. You just can be... A little impactful the first time.
.... [It's a little shocking. For a moment she thought he would be clutching his rosary. But nope. Matt is treating her exactly like she wanted to. Like an adult.] Are you actually shaming me over the dicks I've sucked? Fine! Fine, why don't you give me tips then?
No, I mean. You not having more friends. Friends that stay over.
Do you want kids of your own? [She wonders if she should have asked if Heather and him discussed it, instead. It feels kinda wrong leaving her out of that conversation.] Really? What did you think?
Okay... But what else? What do you think guys like to hear instead?
I have a lot of friends. They just don't come over. [Matt is excellent at charming people, at having people he knows everywhere he goes to chat with. Yet there's a firm boundary from letting them get too close. Only a handful of close friends have ever been to his apartment - though he's had many one night stands.]
I'd love to have kids. Maybe not a huge stereotypical Irish Catholic family, but one or two sounds nice. You? And when I first met you, I thought you were eager, but that you cared about doing Hawkeye's name proud.
Guys aren't all the same. I'd suggest asking what they want to hear.
You don't like people getting too close, do you? [She wonders if he would have allowed her in if she wasn't Hawkeye. Probably not and that is fine. They never would have met, never would have become friends if they didn't have that lifestyle in common.]
I'm pretty sure you'd make a great dad. A super devoted one. Spoiling a little girl. [There's warmth in her tone at the mental image. Because she can indeed picture it. Kate on the other hand... She likes to always remind him that she's an adult, but becoming a mom? Hell, half the time she still feels like a teenager.] Maybe. But... I wanna focus on my career first. ... I really did, yeah.
Well, obviously not. But a lot of you like the same things. Like... Do you really like it when we go all 'Oh, you're so big, baby'.
Some boundaries are helpful. [Or perhaps that was Stick's training talking.]
I had a great dad, so. Good role model for it. Hopefully it'll happen someday. Or maybe I should adopt when things haven't gone to hell. Since I can't seem to get the romantic relationship part to stick. After all, it was just my dad and I for a long time.
I mean, not in that tone, no. Complimenting one another though is usually a good tactic in life in general.
Yeah, guess they are in this line of work. [Even if she has to bite her tongue about this. About how she wishes he wouldn't be so tough on himself.
She listens, picturing him already with a perfect family. A perfect wife and kids. Nobody really deserves it more than Matt, after everything he went through.
Kate is shocked though, as he mentions his romantic relationships don't stick. He... Is ina relationship right now.] Hummm. Have you -- Like, have you and Heather discussed kids?
Well, yeah. But you compliment the other before you get laid. You're not into dirty talking?
Not seriously, no. I know she wants them, but we are very much not there yet. [He leaves it at that, because it feels inappropriate to keep talking about his relationship troubles with someone else.]
I mean it's fine, though it's more something that happens spur of the moment in the bedroom rather than practiced ahead of time. And I think compliments work at any point.
[She can tell he is being dismissive and so she doesn't push that way.] Well, you're still on the same page. And... I don't know, it's sure gonna happen to you, Matt. And then you're gonna be changing diapers and twice as tired as you are now.
Oh, you know those are a different kinda comment. No guy goes 'oh, your hair is pretty' when you're giving them head.
That's what every parent I know says. That I'll be even more tired. I don't know how that'll be physically possible and I'm slightly terrified each time I get assured I'll learn. ... seems like it'd be worth it, though. I don't know. It's cool to watch tiny little moppets grow into a person. I like to think it'll happen. Somehow.
Now I'm gonna use that line and make it work, just to see if I can.
Your friends gonna be sick of you talking about the color of whatever it is your kid puked on your shoulder. [And yet, his genuine excitement about it is something she finds adorable.] You're totally going to dress up with your kids. Take them to Disney. Regret your life choices once they pick on your lawyer ways and argue back to you.
If you get the best head of your life you're gonna owe me big time!
That... is a fair point on the arguing, and I'm sure my dad would be saying I deserved it from heaven. [It's a nice dream, even if it feels far away.] For now I just visit kids at the orphanage and at the hospital dressed as Daredevil. You should go sometime as Hawkeye. I can't see them but I'm sure the pictures the kids draw are really cute.
Is that what your dad did with you? Dress up and trips to Disney?
What does that sort of favor cost someone these days? I want to know what I'm in for.
Wait, that is a thing? I know Cap does, but I didn't know other heroes did too. [She goes quiet.] But... What if I'm not the Hawkeye they expect? [Most kids grew up with Clint's Hawkeye. The same Hawkeye she grew up with! Would she be disappointed if someone else showed up?]
Well, he started taking me rock climbing when I was five and that drove my mom so mad, but I loved it. He had a lot of time to work but always found time for me. I would set up treasure hunts at home for them and they dressed up or let me put makeup on them, yeah. We did go to Disney a few times too. [It's clear that Kate does have a lot of great memories about her childhood.]
Dinner, obviously. I mean... A wonderful, homemade dinner.
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For me? [She grows quiet, actually considering the question.] A different kind of faith, I guess. More like... On people.
Solid enough for you to accept visitors if you're sick?
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It's very important to have faith in people. Maybe mine has different layers, but it's not all that different from yours.
I see what you did there.
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Yeah, that's what I thought.
Hey, doesn't that also kinda align with your beliefs? You know, caring about each other, washing feet, all that stuff. I know I'm not exactly an expert, but you get the sentiment.
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We're gonna get through this.
I think washing feet has become more of a kink these days. At least when someone else does it.
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We are. We're not alone.
Eeeew, why did you have to go that way, Matt? Is it really the first thing that came to mind for you? I'm never checking out your search history!
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We're not, no.
You brought up feet washing first. You started this dark path, you can change it.
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You know, I'm really glad we started working together. When we first met I thought you were more like... Like Frank, if that makes sense?
Uh, no? Pretty sure that the Bible came up with that. Are you gonna argue with the Bible, Matt? Pretty sure that revokes your catholic card.
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... you thought I was like Frank? ... I need to reevaluate everything about my life right now.
I'm gonna argue that in modern times, question if someone asks you to wash any part of them for the sake of religion.
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Fuck. She's a horrible friend.] Good. Good, I'll be happy to give you my sofa. I'm sorry the guest room is not up to your standards.
Hey! In my defense? You had beaten a guy to pulp and you were using your Batman voice. It was a very macho bullshit vibe.
Oh, I'll take anyone who favors all that washing, I'm just not big on focusing that much on feet. [Might as well give him a taste of his own medicine.] And there's nothing wrong with bringing religion in. I never got any complaints when I got down on my knees to worship something.
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I don't just run around killing everyone.
... I really hope you don't call it worship. That seems a bit overkill.
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I didn't say you did. And you know what I meant. I never thought Daredevil was the Punisher. [She goes quiet briefly, looking for the right words.] You were just... Kinda intimidating. For five minutes.
Oh, come on! Some guys love that shit!
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Intimidating I don't mind. Well. Unless there are kids. I try not to be then.
Are those really guys you want to blow, though?
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Matt, you're amazing with kids. But honestly, I liked you from the very first day. You just can be... A little impactful the first time.
.... [It's a little shocking. For a moment she thought he would be clutching his rosary. But nope. Matt is treating her exactly like she wanted to. Like an adult.] Are you actually shaming me over the dicks I've sucked? Fine! Fine, why don't you give me tips then?
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I love kids. They're hilarious. And I liked you too when we met.
Don't date guys who think any part of themselves should be worshipped?
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Do you want kids of your own? [She wonders if she should have asked if Heather and him discussed it, instead. It feels kinda wrong leaving her out of that conversation.] Really? What did you think?
Okay... But what else? What do you think guys like to hear instead?
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I'd love to have kids. Maybe not a huge stereotypical Irish Catholic family, but one or two sounds nice. You? And when I first met you, I thought you were eager, but that you cared about doing Hawkeye's name proud.
Guys aren't all the same. I'd suggest asking what they want to hear.
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I'm pretty sure you'd make a great dad. A super devoted one. Spoiling a little girl. [There's warmth in her tone at the mental image. Because she can indeed picture it. Kate on the other hand... She likes to always remind him that she's an adult, but becoming a mom? Hell, half the time she still feels like a teenager.] Maybe. But... I wanna focus on my career first. ... I really did, yeah.
Well, obviously not. But a lot of you like the same things. Like... Do you really like it when we go all 'Oh, you're so big, baby'.
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I had a great dad, so. Good role model for it. Hopefully it'll happen someday. Or maybe I should adopt when things haven't gone to hell. Since I can't seem to get the romantic relationship part to stick. After all, it was just my dad and I for a long time.
I mean, not in that tone, no. Complimenting one another though is usually a good tactic in life in general.
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She listens, picturing him already with a perfect family. A perfect wife and kids. Nobody really deserves it more than Matt, after everything he went through.
Kate is shocked though, as he mentions his romantic relationships don't stick. He... Is ina relationship right now.] Hummm. Have you -- Like, have you and Heather discussed kids?
Well, yeah. But you compliment the other before you get laid. You're not into dirty talking?
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I mean it's fine, though it's more something that happens spur of the moment in the bedroom rather than practiced ahead of time. And I think compliments work at any point.
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Oh, you know those are a different kinda comment. No guy goes 'oh, your hair is pretty' when you're giving them head.
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Now I'm gonna use that line and make it work, just to see if I can.
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If you get the best head of your life you're gonna owe me big time!
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Is that what your dad did with you? Dress up and trips to Disney?
What does that sort of favor cost someone these days? I want to know what I'm in for.
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Well, he started taking me rock climbing when I was five and that drove my mom so mad, but I loved it. He had a lot of time to work but always found time for me. I would set up treasure hunts at home for them and they dressed up or let me put makeup on them, yeah. We did go to Disney a few times too. [It's clear that Kate does have a lot of great memories about her childhood.]
Dinner, obviously. I mean... A wonderful, homemade dinner.
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