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streetlevel

Sure it's not a clever devil?

Maybe nobody really knows. Maybe what matters is staying around long enough to say it. And long enough to hear it. I'm trying to do better at the sticking around part. Seems there are people who are worth it.

I'd be happy to teach you how to dance.

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hawk_shot

That's not even wordplay, Matt.

Well, duh. You have great friends, of course it's worth sticking around. But you also gotta look after yourself. You're always super kind to others, you should put that to practice with yourself too.

Excuse you? I totally know how to dance. I just don't know some of your old-ass styles.

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streetlevel

It's a good phrase.

Is this a pot and kettle situation, Ms. Bishop?

And what styles besides the classics do you know, then? Besides twerking.

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hawk_shot

If I get you a t-shirt with that will you wear it over your costume?

.... What? No! Me?

Well... I've nailed some TikTok challenges.

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streetlevel

It would be funnier if it said "I'm not Daredevil."

Mhm, that's what I thought.

What style of dance are those?

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hawk_shot

I'm getting that for your birthday.
... When is your birthday?

There's nothing to think about, Matt. I'm totally fine! I'm not going through what you went through.

You know, challenges. Short and cool choreographies. [A beat.] Oh! You and Kirsten should make an account for the firm! You would attract so many new clients that way!

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streetlevel

October 21st. I'm a Libra, so whatever that means.

Weren't you the one who said not to set aside one's own pain by comparing it to someone else's?

Dance challenges are not quite how we want to advertise ourselves. Especially when I don't even know what constitutes these challenges. It could be anything from hip hop to naked conga lines.

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hawk_shot

It means you cover your eyes and hold scales? I'm also getting you a sword for your birthday.

... No. I just... I said nothing about comparing!

Oh, please. You really think I'd make you do a naked conga?

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streetlevel

I have used a sword in the past. Though not often.

You said not to disregard one's own pain because another might be going through shit. Sounds like a comparison to me. Take your own point.

I absolutely think you'd try and get me to do a naked conga.

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hawk_shot

You're shitting me! Really??

... Well, fine. I did it just now. Still not a pot and kettle situation.

Even if I did Kirsten would support me. You'd totally go viral as the ho-- [No, not hot! Kate coughs in a very smooth save.] Honest, naked, blind lawyer. There would be thirst fancams and everything.

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streetlevel

Really.

Why does the thought of being kind to yourself bother you so much?

Not my kind of advertising. When you figure out what you want to do with your life, you can naked conga line it to fame all you want.

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hawk_shot

We need to spar sometime. So bad.

It's not like that, it doesn't bother me. But I don't think I'm unkind to myself. You think I'm unkind to myself?

Maybe I will. Maybe I'll take control of Bishop Security's social media.

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streetlevel

We definitely can. I'm very rusty with a sword, but I was trained by a ninja so it's crossed my path.

I think you're sometimes very hard on yourself. And you put others ahead of yourself even when you might have needs, too.

If that's a real job, I think you'd do it well.

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hawk_shot

So, japanese swords? I'm trained in fencing, but would love to give that a go.

That... [She swallows.] Yeah, that might sound a little like a pot and kettle situation.

Matt, you're telling me you've never heard of Community Managers?

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streetlevel

Have you used swords in a real fight? Or just to compete?

Told ya I'm usually right.

I've heard of marketing teams. I figured these days social media would be part of them.

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hawk_shot

... Does it count if I kinda sparred with Jack and kiiinda went for it for real?

I hate you sometimes.

Matt, using social media isn't as simple. It takes a lot of talent and time to get followers, trust me. And marketing usually has a bunch of people pretending they understand how younger people think. Even if they're our same age.

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streetlevel

It might count a little. Was Jack okay?

I get that a lot.

All I know is that Peter keeps bragging about his Spidey posts and followers and I know for a fact that man puts less thoughts into the puns he posts than what toppings he adds on pizza.

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hawk_shot

He was. A little too well. He was pretending to be a noob but when I went for the kill? He managed to avoid it.
Turns out he is pretty great with a sword.

I'm so shocked, Matthew.

Yeah, well but people LOVE Spidey posts and he offers original content. Of course he's gonna get a shitton of followers.

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streetlevel

Interesting. He doesn't strike me as the sorta guy into that kinda thing. But he's rich, right? Maybe fencing is just something all you rich people do.

My mother told me it's not that people are jealous, I really can just be that annoying.

I will admit the channel or whatever you call it where people could send warnings has come in handy a time or two, even if it sounds like a pain to figure out which of those threats are real and which are shitposts.

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hawk_shot

He is a swords fanboy. When he and mom got enganged I came back home and there was all these swords decorating the penthouse.

I really need to meet your mom. She sounds awesome and I need to tell her that really, none of this is her fault.

Honestly, Matt. You need to start embracing technology. And even shitposting. You have to admit that some of the video memes I send you are awesome.

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streetlevel

I'm guessing he hasn't stayed in touch with your mom since everything happened.

Ha. Well, you're right that she didn't raise me for a long time. She's one of the nuns at the orphanage I ended up at. Go figure. She's now Mother Superior there and good luck to those children getting away with anything. I visit from time to time.

I love what technology can do to help people. Not even just with disabilities, I think the dissemination of information can be a very powerful tool when used properly. I just don't have the patience for a lot of shit posts. I'd rather read a book or listen to music. Some of what you send is funny, but I wouldn't want to sit and do it for an hour.

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hawk_shot

No. If he did, he didn't say. But he did ask for her. Turns out he is actually a genuined nice guy.

Wait, your mom is a nun? And did you know that while you were at the orphanage?

Oh, Matt Murdock got his degree because he is really into culture and doesn't have time for memes, yeah.

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streetlevel

Guess it goes to show that people can surprise us.

I didn't know it while I was at the orphanage. I found out many, many years later. It's a long story.

He has his interests, which just because they aren't your interests doesn't mean they're better or worse.

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hawk_shot

I feel kinda guilty because I was so shitty towards him.

Did your mom know about you? Sorry, I'm -- Your life would make a pretty epic movie, Matt.

Oh, yes they are. Terrible taste all along. If only you could see the shirts you wear sometimes. And the ties? Pretty sure that whoever sold you those was pranking you.

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streetlevel

It sounds like you both could have acted better. He didn't exactly do himself any favors leaping into your life like he did. It's one thing to date your mom, it's another to presume he can already start acting like your parent. I'd have been upset too, even if how you handled it probably wasn't the best way if it involved attempted stabbing.

My life is ridiculous, I know. At least not as ridiculous as Danny's. And yeah. My mom knows now.

Diana and Leanne at the suit store would never steer me wrong. We have an understanding. I bring them exotic gelato flavors and they make me look decent.

[Matt cannot help but flirt, even when it's harmless. Doesn't everyone know store workers by name and bring them treats and debate the ethics of the cat adoption system when needing new attire?]

Edited Date: 2025-04-17 05:06 pm (UTC)