voice █ un: murdock

[fogwells]

[ There's a clearing of a throat, followed soon by a low voice, calm and steady in its nature. He's well practiced in his speech, as if he's had to make an introduction like this about a thousand times, and with his career choice, he has. ]

Hello there. My name is Matt Murdock, and while I am a new resident here, I work in the offices of Bülent & Feige. In my — [ He pauses for a brief moment. ] — previous home, I ran my own law firm at Nelson & Murdock, so I guarantee that I have the study and experience of being a well-practiced defense attorney. So if you're in a tough legal position, and you need assistance under the law, I can provide that support for you.

[ His voice remains soft as he finishes: ]

Now, there's a reason I didn't put the video on this, but ... [ He briefly switches the setting to video, a dark haired man now in view of the screen, round glasses over his eyes as he offers a warm smile. ] While I won't be able to identify you for — [ He gestures to his eyes, waving his fingers. ] Obvious reasons. If you need to find me for professional guidance, please don't hesitate.

Comments

[littlemisskate]

I've noticed that a lot of people are used to carrying weapons or are from places with different laws. I can't imagine it'd be easy to placate everyone.

[She pauses and thinks it over in her head.]

I also wonder about some laws. They don't always protect everyone.

[fogwells]

Well, I think it's a matter of taking it a step at a time to make sure everyone remains safe.

[ But she isn't wrong. And he knows it — it's what he's battled with since he first put on a mask, finding that balance between what was justified within the law, and what needed to be done to protect his city. ]

Maybe not always. But it's a start. Especially if you get a good lawyer.

[littlemisskate]

You're right.

[She's been working outside of the law for so long that it feels weird.]

I don't know a lot about law, I've never needed to but it'd be interesting to learn what the law here is. I found out that you can drink at the age of 14. I don't know if I'd agree with that but it's hard to say.

[fogwells]

[ He chuckles a little nervously, pondering briefly. ]

I had my first drink when I was nine. Can't say I was too interested in the idea that young.

[littlemisskate]

[Kate feels her lips twitch into a smile.]

That's fairly young. I think I had a sip of wine when I was ten but I didn't like it until I was older.

[fogwells]

[ Matt's laughter becomes a bit more honest as he responds, ]

My dad gave me a drink of scotch so I can keep my hands steady as I stitched up his injuries. Hated it then.

[littlemisskate]

It would have helped but I imagine it tasted awful.

[She laughs softly.]

Maybe that's the trick to get kids not to go crazy when they hit 21. Let them try it when they're young and still think it's gross.

[fogwells]

[ He huffs another chuckle, ]

Well, we can see how well that worked out. Still manage to go hit a good bar when the occasional urge kicks in.

[littlemisskate]

That is true.

[Kate has a weird relationship with bars.]

I actually work at a bar now. Even though I don't drink a lot.

[She likes the atmosphere. It's fun.]

[fogwells]

[ He likes the regularity of it, at least of Josie's bar in Hell's Kitchen —
the stench of the stools and the alcohol seeped in the grains of the wooden tables. It always felt like home; he misses it. ]

How'd you get interested in it?

[littlemisskate]

The people.

[She smiles a bit before continuing.]

You met all sorts of people at a bar. People coming and going. I like hearing their stories. [There are other reasons but it's complicated and not the sort of thing you share with someone that you've just met.]

[fogwells]

[ Her response warrants a smile from him, even if it isn't visible to her. ]

That's true. A lot of the most interesting clients I've had came stumbling from a bar stool. [ He and Foggy really had defended most of the regulars at Josie's bar, each with their own story to tell. ] Are you the kind of bartender who offers vague but useful advice to customers for a tip?

[littlemisskate]

Yes but there is no need to tip.

[She laughs softly.]

I admit, I do like helping people. I think the hardest thing is just to keep hope alive, so I try and do that.