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From:

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?!

From:

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.

From:

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!

From:

streetlevel

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

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

From:

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.

From:

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?

From:

streetlevel

Telling Kirsten I got a better offer on Fridays.

Usually kimchi, pickled veggies, and rice.

From:

hawk_shot

Just don't tell her where you work. I don't want her to hate me.

Can I get fries on the side with all of that?

From:

streetlevel

What if she asks me? I can't lie to my work wife.

What if we compromise with kimchi fries?

From:

hawk_shot

Which one of your work wives are you talking about?

Okay... But how about onion rings?

From:

streetlevel

Did I join another profession and forget to tell myself?

Something is telling me you're not a kimchi fan.

From:

hawk_shot

... Your, night profession? [God, did she just totally embarrass herself?] I mean you being Daredevil. Just in case you're a prostitute and this is the first time I hear about it.

No, no, I totally want kimchi! I just really love fries and onion rings and fried calamari...

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streetlevel

I thought you might mean Daredevil. I'm not sure I see it as a job. It's more of a... you'll make fun of me if I used the word calling.

All right, all right. I'll make fries and onion rings. The fried calamari is a different meal.

From:

hawk_shot

... [She's silent for a moment. Maybe for the dramatic effect.] Is this the part when I make fun of you, Matthew? I'm still trying to figure what's the joke in here.

Calamari rings are totally respectable sides. Not a different meal at all!

From:

streetlevel

It's not a joke to me. The idea of a calling is a joke to some people.

Calamari rings are an appetizer, not a side. Plus if you have me make them with a Korean main dish you know I'm going to turn them into a fusion version of them. Like kimchi fries.

From:

hawk_shot

Yeah, well, those are dipshits and don't deserve your time. Can't believe you'd think I wouldn't take that seriously.

Oh, god, Matt. All this food porn is killing me. Can you still make the kimchi too?

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streetlevel

To be fair, you joke and give me shit all the time.

I would never not make the kimchi.

From:

hawk_shot

About the stuff that really matters? I even respected your pretty, scruffy face, Matt. Might take it back now.

Good. I really want your kimchi.

From:

streetlevel

I apologize then for thinking you might joke about it, even without malicious intent behind it.

You should. It's very good.

From:

hawk_shot

Good. Jesus and I forgive you, even if I'm assuming.[A beat.] And this is totally your calling. Nobody else does what you do.

Out of context this sounds almost wrong.

From:

streetlevel

Jesus is big on forgiving, so that's a good assumption. And I'd say a lot of people do what I do. You do what I do. Maybe just not in exactly the same way.

Don't turn my kimchi into a dirty thing, Kate.

From:

hawk_shot

Yeah, but that's the thing. I know not many people do what I do. And it would be a shame if I didn't use what I have to help people, you know? What you have is unique, Matt. [She pauses, unsure if she should go there.] You gave up on it for a while and it was totally understandable. But... I can't deny that it's so good to have you back.

I'm two seconds away from ruining it for you.

From:

streetlevel

I'm glad it means something to people. To you. That I'm back. I'm going to do my best to ensure you don't regret it. [Whether he's glad he's back... it's complicated.]

Please don't.