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hawk_shot

Did you ever wake up with your tie around your forehead?

But isn't that extra work for a non-Catholic? You shouldn't underestimate that.

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streetlevel

Why would I have a tie around my forehead?

Those prayers don't mean anything to a non-Catholic. Penance is meant to be meaningful.

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hawk_shot

... Because people in the movies you can't watch sometimes do it? I don't know, I haven't worn ties enough times to figure if it happens in real life.

Should I whip my back instead? And before you say anything, nope, it's not a kinky thing.

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streetlevel

I'm blind but I still know where my neck is. I think that's a movie thing.

I'd never want you to have physical or mental harm done. Try doing a good deed for someone else. It's not about causing harm, it's about doing better.

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hawk_shot

It would make you kinda look like a ninja, though. An office ninja. Kinda fits you.

I guess that from now on I'll go out at night to try and save people in the hopes you'll forgive me and feed me, Matt.

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streetlevel

I wore a scarf over my face once and Jess said I looked like an asshole.

You already do that, so it wouldn't be an act of penance for the transgression now. I'm starting to feel like you don't want to make up for it. Which is fine, I can just have leftovers of that Korean chicken. I'm sure I can find someone who'll appreciate it.

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hawk_shot

Oh, that's not fair! Everyone looks like an asshole when they're drunk!

... [Kate stutters, unsure of how to get herself out of that corner where she's trapped herself.] What? No, no, of course not. I was just... I was just pointing out that I like doing things for other people. [She groans.] What do you want me to do? Offer to help at the church? I already did!

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streetlevel

... we hadn't been drinking. I just didn't want my face shown when fighting. [Was he really this boring that all his exciting stories had to do with Daredevil? He was now starting to wonder.]

I think the duck might like to be groomed. You could promise to go to the farm and give him a spa day.

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hawk_shot

Ah... Right. And you didn't have your suit? That's not... I bet you didn't look like an asshole! That sounds... Creative.

[She snorts] You want me to groom Quacker. Really?

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streetlevel

That's what I'm gonna tell Jess when I see her next. Public opinion says I'm not an asshole, I'm creative.

Let him swim in an oatmeal bath. Dry him off with hand-waved palm fronds. Massage his little wings and feet.

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hawk_shot

Of course I'm gonna have to see you with a scarf on your head first. But it sure sounds creative to me. You can even raise the bar matching your socks or tie to the scarf.

That's not a regular spa treatment for a duck. You want me to give him the VIP package. [She considers it.] I think a deal of that kind gives me a free pass on at least a couple more jokes.

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streetlevel

It was Jessica's scarf, it might be weird if I matched my socks to it.

Bold of you to insinuate Marshall isn't worthy of having this considered a regular treatment for him. I've named the penance. He gets a totally deserving treatment for a duck of his esteemed character, you get Korean fried chicken.

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hawk_shot

You don't own any scarves of your own? Because you're making it real easy for me to plan ahead of your birthday then, Matt.

Fine. You've got a deal then, Counselor. But you'll have to come with me to Clint's farm to make sure I actually fulfill my promise.

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streetlevel

I have scarves, I just didn't that day. Thankfully she did or else I'd have had to rip my jacket.

What other animals are on his farm? Aside from the tiny humans.

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hawk_shot

You clearly need to start carrying an emergency mask on yourself. [However, this brings up a question she's wondered about before. Both when it comes to Daredevil, Spider-Man and pretty much every other hero.] You ever feel cold in the suit during winter?

[Matt's question steals a genuine laugh out of her.] Laura better never hear you call her kids that! [Clint might find it amusing, though. Maybe he wouldn't even notice it. ... Specially if his hearing aid is off.] But anyway, I'd say the regulars. Horses and sheep and chickens, that kinda thing. Personally, I'm in love with the donkeys.

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streetlevel

Oh yeah. It gets cold as hell in the winter and hot as hell in the summer. There is no greater feeling on earth than a hot or cold shower afterwards, depending on which season it is.

In lieu of cows, I'll take time with horses and sheep. What do you like about the donkeys?

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hawk_shot

Guess it wouldn't be as impressive if Daredevil wore a red scarf around. [She considers something.] But you could totally wear a cape.

I don't know. They just look kinda sad? Like everyone goes for the other animals in the farm and these are the underdogs, you know? [After a couple of days Clint could always predict when Kate wanted to go see the donkeys.] And they're just really sweet and cuddly.

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streetlevel

Didn't you see The Incredibles? No capes.

Now you're making me feel sad for them. I didn't even know they were that sweet and cuddly.

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hawk_shot

Oh, I'm sorry, now you follow Edna Mode's rules?

See? They don't get enough love. You see them carrying stuff that is too heavy for them and with those big and sad eyes, but not people going 'oh, I wanna cuddle the donkeys'. They totally deserve it.

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streetlevel

Edna was smart about the capes.

All right, you convinced me. I want to meet the donkeys, too.

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hawk_shot

Please, please, please, we need to meet Doctor Strange just for you to have this conversation with him.

There was no way I'd take you to Clint's farm and not introduce you to my gang. [Will the donkeys even remember her?] They even come and make the most excited noises when you call them. It's adorable.

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streetlevel

I would. Edna's advice is for everyone. I suspect it's less him wearing the cape and more the magic cape wearing him.

Huh. Not unlike you do when I approach you with food. [His tone is teasing.]

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hawk_shot

I doubt the cape is going to take it well. What if a magical patchwork duvet chases Daredevil across the city?

[She blows a raspberry in clear - fake - anoyance.] Same noises you make when someone throws a rosary near a criminal.

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streetlevel

How do you know I won't convince the cape that it doesn't need Strange and can stand on it's own tapestry? That Fantasia would have gone down differently if Mickey hadn't been able to command the brooms to start, but the brooms had the autonomy and rights to decide when to dust themselves?

You know when people do random shit like that I ask Frank if it's him just to annoy him. 'Hey, there's this criminal that uses stilts, or this guy who really loves animal balloons. Are you back in town?'

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hawk_shot

Not gonna lie, Daredevil having a haunted red cape as a sidekick would be pretty incredible. Do you think you could convince it to join your cause? [They should probably work on making more superhero allies instead of stealing their friends, but...] ... I'm sorry, what about Mickey and brooms?

And he doesn't block you?! Aaaaw, Matt. What you guys have is clearly special.

Edited Date: 2025-05-04 09:11 pm (UTC)