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07:46pm 12/11/2013 |
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Occasionally, Matt truly did miss being able to see. Though his enhanced senses had compensated him for the loss of his sight in many ways, there were things that they simply could not replace. The inability to check his appearance in a mirror being one of them. He'd gotten quite good at coordinating his clothing, and he kept his hair simple enough so as not to worry, but he was allowed some measure of self-consciousness. When he'd told Karen and Foggy about his encounter with the Russian woman at the coffee house, Foggy had not been surprised at all, chalking it up to the Murdock luck he'd come to recognize. Karen, though, Karen had seemed rather jealous... But Matt decidedly wanted to know more about this woman. Something about her... was rather curious. Perhaps just his imagination, but after the crazy days he'd had lately, it was probably worth following up on. And if it wasn't, then he got a nice dinner and a nice evening out of it. Fair enough trade. |
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11:29pm 12/11/2013 (UTC) |
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Natasha had been looking forward to dinner with Mr. Murdock. He intrigued her, not in a spy sense, but as a man. There was something about him that she couldn't put her finger on and Natasha loved a good mystery. She dressed simply for the evening. A small black dress, heels and a shoulder wrap to ward off the chill in the night air. Most thought the air cold, but Natasha had grown up in Russia. It wasn't even jacket weather yet. She walked into the restaurant and looked for him. picword: Black Dress - Photo |
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11:51pm 12/11/2013 (UTC) |
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Matt detected her heartbeat and made a concentrated effort not to look up from where he was waiting. Just a regular blind man waiting for his dinner date. |
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01:10am 13/11/2013 (UTC) |
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Natasha smiled when she saw him. She practically glided over to the table. "Hello Matthew." |
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01:55am 13/11/2013 (UTC) |
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He grinned, turning his head in her general direction. "Hello, Natalie." |
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01:58am 13/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"It's good to see you," Natasha said. The waiter pulled out a chair for Natasha and she sat down. "Thank you," she said to him. "I'm sorry I'm late. It was murder trying to get a cab and there was traffic." picword: Over the shoulder look - Comic |
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02:10am 13/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Quite all right," he said. "The default state of New York City is gridlock, or so I'm told. Never did get to taking that road test." |
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02:13am 13/11/2013 (UTC) |
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Natasha chuckled. "A person is insane to drive in this city. I don't know how people do it. Though navigating the subway can be just as bad." picword: Listening - sunlight - photo |
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11:49pm 13/11/2013 (UTC) |
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Matt tended to avoid the subway whenever possible. The noises, the smells, the sheer press of people, it all made it difficult for him to function and played merry hell with his radar sense. It wasn't always possible, of course. "I usually take a taxi or the bus when I can," he admitted. "But I do consider myself lucky to live in a city with a fairly well developed public transportation system." |
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12:24am 14/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"It is very helpful and convenient. How are things in the world of law?" she asked as she placed her napkin on her lap. picword: With Boobs - Photo |
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12:36am 14/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Interesting," he said. "Quite the rise in costumed vigilantism lately. It's presenting some interesting legal quandaries." |
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01:18am 14/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Are you representing them or prosecuting them?" Natasha asked. picword: Thinking - Comic |
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01:39am 14/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Mostly representing people they've turned over the police," Matt said. "Including a few costumed criminals. These vigilantes are a murky, grey area, but there's also ample evidence again the accused, so right now, it's usually pleas to lesser chargers. But there's some talk about suits against these so-called "super-heroes." |
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01:46am 14/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"There shouldn't be," Natasha said. "If they're doing something for the greater good." |
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02:01am 14/11/2013 (UTC) |
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Matt was, of course, well aware of his own, shall he say, conflict on interest in the matter. But even criminals were entitled to a defense under the law. It didn't have to be him, of course. But helping to arrange plea bargains did sometimes pay the bills, and it helped to be on the inside track to how the state of New York was reacting to super-heroes like him. "I'm generally tempted to agree," he said. "And there's some Samaritan laws that generally agree with it, but it's a complicated legal issue." |
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09:38pm 18/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Have you heard of how other countries are dealing with costume vigilantes?" she asked. "Any any laws regarding them?" |
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10:48pm 18/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Not a lot coming out of the rest of the world yet," Matt said. "I don't think most countries are too ready to talk about it much. But from what little news is leaking out, it seems like China and Russia are clamping down on theirs fairly harshly, along with a few other nations. Canada and the UK seem to be adopting more of a wait and see approach." |
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10:50pm 18/11/2013 (UTC) |
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Natasha frowned. "That's not good," she said about Russia and China. "I guess we'll have to see what happens." |
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11:12pm 18/11/2013 (UTC) |
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He nodded. "No major legal precedents being set for this country, at least," Matt said. "Not yet, anyway. After that big bruhaha a couple of weeks back, I'm wondering if the law won't be inclined to be a little kinder towards them." picword: Worried/Hesitant |
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11:47pm 18/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"We can only hope it will be a little kinder," she said. "It'd be a shame to see people wanting to do good be punished for it." |
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12:08am 19/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"You'd be surprised how often that happens," Matt said. |
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01:01am 19/11/2013 (UTC) |
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Natasha nodded. "Yeah," she said with a sigh. "We need to change the subject. This one is too serious and maudlin." picword: Dressed up - Comic |
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01:53am 19/11/2013 (UTC) |
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He nodded. "I don't believe you mentioned what it is you do, Natalie?" |
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12:48am 21/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"I'm just an executive assistant at Stark Inc," she said. "Part of corporate America." It was true. She was an executive assistant at Stark Inc, it just wasn't her only job. |
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01:14am 21/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Good company to be working for," Matt said. "I've heard good things about them." |
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01:16am 21/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"It is," she said. "They treat all the employees rather well, good pay, good benefits and the environment is good. I rather like it." Also easy access to the newest tech information. That made her other job a little easier. |
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01:51am 21/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"And have you seen Mr. Stark himself? He's got quite the tabloid reputation." |
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01:57am 21/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"No, I haven't," she said. "It's a big building and he doesn't often come down to the lower floors." |
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02:12am 21/11/2013 (UTC) |
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Matt nodded. "Understandable," he said. "Any new Stark products I should start saving up for?" |
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01:59am 22/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"There's a new tablet coming out soon," she said. "Along with a new gaming console. But you didn't hear that from me." |
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10:40pm 22/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Well, at least I know what to get Foggy for Christmas." |
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12:08am 26/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Sorry," he apologized. "Franklin Nelson. My law partner and best friend." |
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12:56am 26/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"That's an unusual nickname," Tasha said. "How long have you been partners at the firm?" |
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01:45am 26/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Since we opened it about a year ago," Matt said. "Foggy was my roommate in law school. He likes to claim I got him through it, but in spite of the nickname, he's got a razor sharp legal mind." |
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11:41pm 29/11/2013 (UTC) |
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"Interesting," Tasha said. "It's not everyday you get to go into business with a college roommate." |
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01:46am 30/11/2013 (UTC) |
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Matt grinned a little ruefully. "Not much a surprise, really. I think Foggy was pretty much the first real friend I ever had." |
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12:07am 03/12/2013 (UTC) |
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"It's good to have friends like that," she said. Natasha didn't have friends. She had handlers and targets. |
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01:06am 03/12/2013 (UTC) |
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He nodded. "I've been very lucky in a lot of ways. Having good friends like Foggy is one of them." |
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01:46am 03/12/2013 (UTC) |
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Natasha smiled. "I'd like to meet this Foggy one day." |
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12:21am 04/12/2013 (UTC) |
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Matt laughed a little. "I'm sure he'd like to meet you. I swear, I think he falls in love every other week with some girl." |
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02:38am 06/12/2013 (UTC) |
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Natasha had to laugh a little. "He sounds like quite the character. What about you, Mr. Murdock? Are you the type to fall in love so easily?" |
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10:16pm 07/12/2013 (UTC) |
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"Me?" Matt asked. "No, not really. Not too many relationships to speak of. A lot of the girls I knew never could get past the 'poor blind soul' thing." |
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07:37pm 12/12/2013 (UTC) |
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"Now you're playing with me," Natasha said. "A handsome gentleman as yourself has to have a girlfriend and a line of exes." picword: Mischievious - Photo |
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01:46am 30/12/2013 (UTC) |
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He shook his head. "Hardly. There's been a girl here or there, but I'm not exactly a Casanova." |
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12:18am 31/12/2013 (UTC) |
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"Not sure if I believe you," she teased. "I have a feeling that you have a line of women behind you all with broken hearts." |
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