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hawk_shot

Is it too much stimulation? [She sounds completely serious as she asks it.

The opposite of her next reaction. This time she practically yells over the phone.] Deal! Deal, now you so have to do it. I'm taking you both to an actual spa, Mister 'I can't take baths because I'm not good at relaxing'.

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streetlevel

Yeah. It's kind of why I avoid parades and big concerts. Large crowds get to be a bit much. It's not that I can't be in them, it just gives me a monster headache.

[Wincing, Matt holds the phone away from his ear a moment too late.] I said the dog gets the spa treatment, not me.

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hawk_shot

Right. Yeah, I remember now you mention parades. [However, it seems like these days Kate truly gets what it feels like for him.] So, a holiday for you should be like, something chill.

But where's the penance there? Besides, Lucky is gonna need assistance. Guidance. You're gonna have to give the example.

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streetlevel

I prefer chill, but Foggy's family can get pretty loud and heated. Especially when the holiday boardgames come out. Some things are worth the headache, though.

The penance is in doing something kind to someone who deserves it. The dog in this case. If he eats the cucumbers instead of wearing them without guidance, I'm all right with that.

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hawk_shot

Oh, I meant like, a vacation or something. But I bet Foggy's family must be incredible. Is it a big one? [That loudness seems to be a clue that it is.]

You're leaving Lucky to his own devices, how is that kind? My dog is gonna feel super abandoned if you don't stay by his side. I thought you'd figure that out the second he insisted on following you to the bathroom.

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streetlevel

Oh, that kind of holiday. Then yeah. I mean, I want to see some large cities like Paris or Rome, but being lowkey while there would be good. And yes, Foggy's got a very big family. Which is good. They can take care of one another.

I'll be giving him the spa treatment, I just won't be having it myself. I don't mind giving him a doggy massage. He does tend to follow people everywhere though, doesn't he? I keep telling him I'm not going anywhere exciting and he doesn't believe me.

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hawk_shot

Right, Paris, yeah. Well, as long as you avoid certain areas those are places I bet you'll really enjoy someday. [And it's not a subject she is gonna drop, because she really hopes that once this thing with Fisk ends, Matt does take a much deserved break.] It's nice that you guys keep in touch, too.

He follows everyone at all times. Honestly, I almost feel guilty when I have to get up in the middle of the night. I can tell he's totally asleep but he still comes with me.

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streetlevel

Yeah, maybe. What about you? Do you prefer something wild and crazy in your time off?

There's no loyalty like a dog's. I like to think I'm pretty loyal but even I let people pee and shower in private.

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hawk_shot

Both? [It's been a while since she last travelled, though. Kate's vigilante work has taken over these last couple of years. She can't deny that she kind of misses going away for a few weeks for an adventure.] You know what I really enjoy. Videos of people visiting crazy hotels and places. I so wanna do that.

I'm glad. Because, as much as I don't wanna judge you, I bet that would make your relationship with your clients pretty weird.

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streetlevel

Like those underwater or ice hotels?

Yeah, it's one of those things that are only cute when pets do it.

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hawk_shot

Yeah, that kinda thing. Don't you think its cool?

Pets do get away with a lot of stuff. [Kate considered something Matt had brought up.] So, would that be your daemon?

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streetlevel

They do sound pretty cool, yeah. Although I don't like being cold, so maybe not the ice hotel.

Would a dog be my daemon? I'm not sure. There are a lot of cool animals. Would a hawk be yours?

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hawk_shot

I just watched a video on ice hotels last night! Turns out that with the gear they give you its not that cold. [Although, without being able to see the ice sculptures, half of the experience would be probably lost on Matt.] But what about the tree houses?

Maybe a real scary dog that turns out to be pretty adorable. Would that make you Daredaemon? [She's delighted by how quickly he caught the reference.] I guess that should be the case. But it's kind of too on the nose for my liking, to be honest.

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streetlevel

Is there gear for my nose? What if my nose gets cold? [The sculptures would indeed be lost on Matt, but it's funnier to grumble about a cold nose than that for him.] Well, I don't mind heights, so I guess a treehouse would be all right.

I always liked dolphins and owls growing up. You'd have to live in the ocean for a dolphin to work, though. And dogs are known for loyalty and protection, so. Maybe they would fit best. A hellhound? A hellhound could be cool. They aren't evil, just misunderstood.

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hawk_shot

Pretty sure you own a mask or two that could take care of that. [Only now does she start to wonder how many of the tourist attractions she often sees advertized have something to offer to the blind or visually impaired. Something other than fancy meals.] That might be interesting. Like, all the scents coming from the tree holding the house and the woods around you.

Carrying a tank would probably be a little tricky, but I can totally see a lawyer with an owl on his shoulder. Maybe a snake would be too biblical? The hellhound is probably the way to go. Some big, scary black wolf that is actually a total softie.

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streetlevel

Are you trying to get a city boy like me to become one with nature, Kate?

Hellhound it is. Maybe an otter would suit you.

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hawk_shot

Unless you wanna meet your dolphin and sleep in an underwater room.

And otter? [It's not like she doesn't like the option, but her laugh sounds like a genuinelly surprised one.] Why an otter?

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streetlevel

Well now I do. There was that show that had that dolphin named Darwin on it. He could come and go from the submarine as he wanted. Seaquest?

I don't know. They seem cute and playful. Very active. Cuddly but dangerous.

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hawk_shot

Hmmmm.... Nope. That doesn't ring a bell. Is it on Netflix?

Cuddly and dangerous. I like that. I also like the whole pebble thing. You think they're good at shooting them?

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streetlevel

I have no idea, I'd have to check. It's been a very long time since I saw it. I remember liking it at the time. But then, I like science fiction.

I would not put it past them. Pebble shooting might be the least of their secret talents.

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hawk_shot

Have you watched Dolphin Tale? I liked those movies as a kid.

That and how they hold each other's paws as they sleep? Yeah, screw it. Your wolf hellhound better carry my otter on his back.

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streetlevel

No, I must have missed that one. But hey, I referenced a show that wasn't made for kids so do I get points for that?

I have a feeling the otter wouldn't give him any other choice. Or her another choice. The daemons were always the opposite gender to the humans, weren't they?

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hawk_shot

It's about a dolphin with a disability! So perfect for you, Matt. [And she sounds so proud over that revelation.] You get double points, even if I like it when your reference kids stuff.

... That's true! I totally forgot about that but then, of course you read the books. Didn't you? A boy otter over a badass hellhound, fighting a monstrous polar bear and his army of pigs.

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streetlevel

Huh. Now you do have me intrigued. I don't know how I missed that one.

I did read the books, yeah. Those and the Narnia series, very big with us Catholic youths. [He's only slightly teasing.] I heard they turned it into a television series, too.

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hawk_shot

Specially when God himself is in it.

I'm not surprised. Who doesn't like the lion jesus? Some people liked him too much... Oh, yeah. I started watching it but life happened. We could check it out together if you feel like not giving Big Brother Celebrities a chance.