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streetlevel

It's brown, then? I've pictured that, too. I'm sure you look lovely no matter what.

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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hawk_shot

[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.

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streetlevel

I remember I had dark hair. I don't remember how dark it used to be.

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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hawk_shot

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.

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streetlevel

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 bread, though. It's not healthy for them.

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hawk_shot

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.

It's not??

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streetlevel

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.

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hawk_shot

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.

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streetlevel

... 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.

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hawk_shot

... Yeah. Yeah, it's been so long that maybe I forgot. [Of things like his stupid laugh lines. Or how gentle his smile and eyes are...]

Well, the one thing you can for sure not give them with that rice is Peking Duck.

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streetlevel

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.

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hawk_shot

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!

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streetlevel

My looks are in that shabby shape, huh? I am a little behind in shaving, I'll admit that.

I can't go vegan, either. Sometimes I just really want a cheeseburger. Or a duck confit enchilada.

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hawk_shot

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...

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streetlevel

You're not a horrible person. You're not even wrong that I do need to clean up a little.

I do make really good Korean fried chicken.

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hawk_shot

[Oh, God, should she be honest about this?]

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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streetlevel

... I swear I wasn't fishing for compliments, but that's good to know. I still don't like letting myself get quite this scruffy.

[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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hawk_shot

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.

[Or, you know, his girlfriend or whatever...]

We had months to plan it in advance!

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streetlevel

Yeah. There are no jean Fridays at Murdock and McDuffie.

You have to brine the chicken overnight. We can do it this weekend.

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hawk_shot

What about 'wear your pyjamas at work' days? I'm considering implemeting that at Bishop Security.

[Did she just moan? She might have moaned.] Ugh, best weekend plans ever.

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streetlevel

Can I work there on those days? I have very comfortable pajamas.

[He cannot help but note the sound.] What do you like to have with it?

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hawk_shot

Are you kidding? I'll give you your own office. It's not like the law and me always agree. You and your pajamas will come handy.

Fries, normally. What do you normally have with korean fried chicken?