['You're memorable no matter what'. With a deep breath, her chest swells with something sweet and pure. Something she'll feel the echo of every time she remembers his words.] Did you like it? When people started calling you Daredevil, I mean.
Hey, it's a pretty good deal if you ask me. A couple of meaningful cases in exchange of helping as many people as possible?
Okay, okay. I get the Jesus wearing sandals vibes. But... Suede nikes, Matt. Nothing too crazy but that gives the casual and yet professional vibe.
The New York Bulletin came up with it. I can't remember the writer in particular. It's a little goofy, I know, but it's better than the Devil of Hell's Kitchen.
I can honestly say that I do not care in the slightest about celebrities. I care if someone's done something great for the world, and I'll admire that good deed, but I do not give a shit if they're well known or not and I don't care what they have for breakfast or where they go on vacation.
Nah, those assholes only wear flipflops. I'm with the good, hardworking masses of the world who need shoes that can both work in a courtroom and running on a rooftop on occasion.
I don't know. I think it fits in different levels, besides, it's short, strong and catchy. Really works for you. Besides, the alternative was kind of a mouthful.
What if it's a celebrity that does a lot of humanitarian work? I mean, come on, Matt. I know you're all for 24/7 defending those in need, the regular people. But you do need that loan, don't you?
I will consider someone rich and deserving of my talents. I already have one wealthy asshole we have to represent, I can only take one at a time. Although if they're a client, I can't take a loan from them. That's unethical.
Not just me. Most of the world isn't millionaires and billionaires, Kate. I'm not isolated in not being that.
You know, I've never asked him. But, if I recall correctly, his unauthorized biographies said something about him getting the name while working at SHIELD.
You're representing an asshole right now? [God, he really had so much on his plate lately.] No, but a big name brings attention and if the firm becomes popular that might help with the loan? [She waited.] I don't know, Matt. That's my guess. I've never had to ask for a loan myself.
Hey, you said something about representing lawyers that also run over rooftops! I thought you were now going after a very specific demographic of clients now.
I guess SHIELD agents would have codenames. Did he like it?
We are. Kirsten took the meeting this morning. I guess she could tell I wasn't in the mood. ... no, getting big name clients does bring in money. I'm just grumpy.
Point, but I just meant a lot of people work hard on their feet and want nice but durable shoes doing it. I've ruined so many loafers.
It sounds like you and Clint need that app that helps you get to know your partners. Just turn off the romance options.
That's always easier said than done, isn't it?
I do. It's why I don't mind spending money for good quality items. You know? I don't care about a brand name but if there's a reason for it being well-known then I'm okay with it. Poor people end up spending more money over time because they have to buy cheap and it doesn't last. ... but that's a rant for another day.
Yeah, no, I don't wanna associate those two things together, options off or whatever.
Okay, that's a good point. But can you at least pretend that you're trying?
[Even though she can tell he is self-conscious about how he sometimes starts babbling away, Kate enjoys it every time.] Hey, no. I totally feel you. And don't stop on my account, I love your ranting.
Noooo. She did? [Damn, that must have been a tough one. Even if Marci sure knew from the very beginning that she had a tough opponent. Kate wondered how the woman was doing these days. The blonde had a great sense of humor and she and Foggy had been a great couple.] Did Foggy sleep on your couch that night? Or were you a good husband and you gave him the bed?
Guess we have a pretend deal here then, sir.
Okay, okay. [She knew that she ought to take this seriously. Kate had learned not to take things lightly when something really mattered to Matt.] You know I'd never really think that you're capable of bullying anyone, right? [Hell, sometimes she can't help herself.] Maybe you would have been tempted if you had seen Kingpin with that hawaiian t-shirt. But no, I know you're not capable, Matt.
Did you guys win a case? Or was the compatibility test that exciting?
Virtual shake on it, pal.
The night I met him. I might have had a concussion and maybe memory might trick me. But this is a thing I will never forget. Fisk dressing in a white suit, but wearing a red hawaiian, floral shirt under his jacket. I shit you not.
... you know what's sad? I honestly can't remember any longer. This was years ago. I just remember we were all together, drinking and hanging out. I don't remember why.
Don't think I won't bring this up to him the next time I see him.
I don't think that's sad. It's kind of the opposite. I mean, the greatest memories are not attached to special dates. But a good time with you and your friends was like, a regular Tuesday or whatever.
I better be there to see his reaction, Matt. Besides, someone needs to describe it to you!
And you really nailed it when it comes to having amazing friends.
Hey, I'm gonna stick close just to hear that tonight. And, you know, maybe help you if things get dirty or whatever. Use those heels as the mortal weapon they were designed to be.
I'm boring. I want to know your other friends. Unless you're embarrassed by me.
Vanessa is my target. When I take to the floor with her, clear everyone else out.
[Target. Matt doesn't use those words. Venom drips from his tone. Fisk has been his enemy for twenty years. Fisk has been his mountain and boulder. Fisk has been what he's won.
Target.
The devil is hunting tonight. Matthew isn't after Fisk's weak spot tonight.
I would never be embarrassed of you! [She does sound worried, though. He is joking, right? Please be joking.] You're probably the most respectable friend I have, Matt. I'm just worried of scaring you off with a bunch of horny Swifties.
[The shift is too clear. Not just over how he words things, but because she recognises that tone.
Can she argue with him, though? She's just as angry as Matt. In a way, they both carry a history with Fisk.]
Wow, no pressure. I just have to keep the task force and Fisk busy. [She tried to joke.]
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Date: 2025-05-07 01:32 am (UTC)Hey, it's a pretty good deal if you ask me. A couple of meaningful cases in exchange of helping as many people as possible?
Okay, okay. I get the Jesus wearing sandals vibes. But... Suede nikes, Matt. Nothing too crazy but that gives the casual and yet professional vibe.
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Date: 2025-05-07 10:48 am (UTC)You're sounding like Kirsten right now. I know, I know, I need to compromise.
I feel like if I wore sneakers with a suit I'd look like an asshole. Like those sad techbro dudes. I can hear them wearing sneakers.
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Date: 2025-05-07 11:02 am (UTC)You have to admit that it'd be really fucking cool to represent some celebrity.
Fine. You can be like stuck-up millionaire bros that only wear dressing shoes then.
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Date: 2025-05-07 11:15 am (UTC)I can honestly say that I do not care in the slightest about celebrities. I care if someone's done something great for the world, and I'll admire that good deed, but I do not give a shit if they're well known or not and I don't care what they have for breakfast or where they go on vacation.
Nah, those assholes only wear flipflops. I'm with the good, hardworking masses of the world who need shoes that can both work in a courtroom and running on a rooftop on occasion.
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Date: 2025-05-07 11:28 am (UTC)What if it's a celebrity that does a lot of humanitarian work? I mean, come on, Matt. I know you're all for 24/7 defending those in need, the regular people. But you do need that loan, don't you?
So, you're just representing yourself?
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Date: 2025-05-07 11:41 am (UTC)I will consider someone rich and deserving of my talents. I already have one wealthy asshole we have to represent, I can only take one at a time. Although if they're a client, I can't take a loan from them. That's unethical.
Not just me. Most of the world isn't millionaires and billionaires, Kate. I'm not isolated in not being that.
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Date: 2025-05-07 12:30 pm (UTC)You're representing an asshole right now? [God, he really had so much on his plate lately.] No, but a big name brings attention and if the firm becomes popular that might help with the loan? [She waited.] I don't know, Matt. That's my guess. I've never had to ask for a loan myself.
Hey, you said something about representing lawyers that also run over rooftops! I thought you were now going after a very specific demographic of clients now.
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Date: 2025-05-07 12:49 pm (UTC)We are. Kirsten took the meeting this morning. I guess she could tell I wasn't in the mood. ... no, getting big name clients does bring in money. I'm just grumpy.
Point, but I just meant a lot of people work hard on their feet and want nice but durable shoes doing it. I've ruined so many loafers.
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Date: 2025-05-07 12:54 pm (UTC)Matt, you're not being grumpy. You are putting up with the giant shitshow that New York is right now. Cutt yourself some slack.
Hmmm... Daredevil needs his sensible shoes.
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Date: 2025-05-07 01:12 pm (UTC)That's always easier said than done, isn't it?
I do. It's why I don't mind spending money for good quality items. You know? I don't care about a brand name but if there's a reason for it being well-known then I'm okay with it. Poor people end up spending more money over time because they have to buy cheap and it doesn't last. ... but that's a rant for another day.
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Date: 2025-05-07 01:43 pm (UTC)Okay, that's a good point. But can you at least pretend that you're trying?
[Even though she can tell he is self-conscious about how he sometimes starts babbling away, Kate enjoys it every time.] Hey, no. I totally feel you. And don't stop on my account, I love your ranting.
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Date: 2025-05-07 02:52 pm (UTC)Will we both pretend, then?
... you do?
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Date: 2025-05-07 03:02 pm (UTC)Will you pretend for me, too?
Of course. I like it when you get all passionate and shit, it's pretty fascinating to hear you. Unless you're bullying me, obviously.
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Date: 2025-05-07 03:25 pm (UTC)Uh-uh. If I gotta pretend then you do, too.
I don't bully you. I'd never bully anyone. I take that word seriously.
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Date: 2025-05-07 04:13 pm (UTC)Guess we have a pretend deal here then, sir.
Okay, okay. [She knew that she ought to take this seriously. Kate had learned not to take things lightly when something really mattered to Matt.] You know I'd never really think that you're capable of bullying anyone, right? [Hell, sometimes she can't help herself.] Maybe you would have been tempted if you had seen Kingpin with that hawaiian t-shirt. But no, I know you're not capable, Matt.
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Date: 2025-05-07 05:22 pm (UTC)Virtual shake on it.
I know. Wait, Kingpin in a what?
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Date: 2025-05-07 07:11 pm (UTC)Virtual shake on it, pal.
The night I met him. I might have had a concussion and maybe memory might trick me. But this is a thing I will never forget. Fisk dressing in a white suit, but wearing a red hawaiian, floral shirt under his jacket. I shit you not.
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Date: 2025-05-07 09:14 pm (UTC)Don't think I won't bring this up to him the next time I see him.
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Date: 2025-05-07 09:47 pm (UTC)I better be there to see his reaction, Matt. Besides, someone needs to describe it to you!
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Date: 2025-05-07 09:55 pm (UTC)... I'll owe you that exchange if I don't fit it in tonight, Kate. You can hold me to that.
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Date: 2025-05-07 10:20 pm (UTC)Hey, I'm gonna stick close just to hear that tonight. And, you know, maybe help you if things get dirty or whatever. Use those heels as the mortal weapon they were designed to be.
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Date: 2025-05-07 11:11 pm (UTC)You got my back, I got yours. And what matters most is protecting the innocent people's.
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Date: 2025-05-07 11:15 pm (UTC)Should we go in with a strategy? I know we both think on our feet, but... Vanessa is his weak spot, isn't she?
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Date: 2025-05-08 12:01 am (UTC)Vanessa is my target. When I take to the floor with her, clear everyone else out.
[Target. Matt doesn't use those words. Venom drips from his tone. Fisk has been his enemy for twenty years. Fisk has been his mountain and boulder. Fisk has been what he's won.
Target.
The devil is hunting tonight. Matthew isn't after Fisk's weak spot tonight.
Tonight, the Devil Himself is getting his due.]
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Date: 2025-05-08 12:12 am (UTC)[The shift is too clear. Not just over how he words things, but because she recognises that tone.
Can she argue with him, though? She's just as angry as Matt. In a way, they both carry a history with Fisk.]
Wow, no pressure. I just have to keep the task force and Fisk busy. [She tried to joke.]
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