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streetlevel

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?

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hawk_shot

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!

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streetlevel

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.

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hawk_shot

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?

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streetlevel

I'm so sorry you never got to meet Father Lantom. I think you two would have had fun talking.

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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hawk_shot

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.

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streetlevel

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.

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hawk_shot

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.

Edited Date: 2025-04-23 06:59 pm (UTC)

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streetlevel

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?]

Edited Date: 2025-04-23 10:31 pm (UTC)

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hawk_shot

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.]

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streetlevel

[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.

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hawk_shot

[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.

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streetlevel

[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.

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hawk_shot

[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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streetlevel

[OOC: I made breakfast pizzas! And also brought some fruit, coffee, and juice. Sounds like you had a full day but I'm glad it was good. :)]

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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hawk_shot

[ooc: Man, I just had dinner but the thought alone makes me hungry again. XD Yes, it was a good one, thank you! <3]

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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streetlevel

Is she that against religion? Or does she think you're a vampire for some reason who can't step foot in a church?

I will require evidence submitted for review.

The city didn't have Fisk as a mayor all last year.

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hawk_shot

More like me setting up on fire if I stepped into the church, yeah. My mom's a catholic too.

Do you really think I would be so mean I'd embarrass the poor kid?

... Good point.

Still, maybe planning it together could help? You know, having something to look forward to.

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streetlevel

Huh. I didn't know that about your mom. I wonder if she attends church services at jail.

No, I don't think you would. At least not intentionally.

Lawyer.

Are you just trying to get me out of your city, Kate? Is this because I keep insisting that gourmet bagels are a thing?

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hawk_shot

She doesn't really show it off like you do. Wait, there's service at jail?

Well, not intentionally or in any way. You know when someone feels so awkward and it feeds the energy in the room. I was super consious of him.

... Dammit.

... [Well, she tried. She tried to be a good friend, right? If Matt doesn't wanna try or talk about it, then at least she did her good friend deed of the day.] You keep bringing shame into this city when you talk shit like that, Matthew.

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streetlevel

I was about to say I don't show it off. Then I remembered the Devil suit. Not all but most state and federal prisons have a chaplain or religious education director on the premises who offers some sort of program. It largely depends on funding and the administration's viewpoint on its value.

Yeah. You end up being awkward because you don't want to make the other person more awkward.

I feel no guilt over something that good.

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hawk_shot

That, you carry your cross with you, you go to mass all the time. And then there's the devil suit, yep. [She listens, kinda impressed. Also now feeling a little guilty over how little she knows of the institution where she's sent her own mother.] Ah, well... Not sure if she'd use it. But I'm glad she has the option.

Yeah, that's it. Thank you! [A beat.] Besides, I'm not even sure what was going on there. For all I know he was texting some girl he likes or whatever.

If you keep adding things to it that is no longer a bagel. Stop lying to yourself, Matt.

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streetlevel

Oh. Yeah. I guess you have seen the cross now. [He often wears it as a necklace under his shirts. She has seen him without a shirt on when he wore the robe after his clothing was ruined by the sewers.] I don't go to mass all the time. Just once a week.

Maybe. Or he has a crush on you. Unless you have a sibling dynamic with him, in which case, please ignore that option.

It's a superior bagel. A bagel which has been enlightened. The next step in bagel evolution.

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hawk_shot

Was it supposed to be a secret? [She wonders if he carries it with him under the Daredevil suit too.] Yeah, exactly. You go a lot to mass.

... I barely know Coop and he barely speaks to me. So, unless he sees me as a big sis...

It's like stacking a shitton of things on a bruschetta. It's not a brushchetta anymore, Matt.

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streetlevel

Nah, not a secret. Just not something I flaunt, either. Once a week mass is regular!

Then he might have a crush.

It's an elevated bruschetta, I'm glad you're following.