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[ghettobatman]

Who: Matt Murdock (ghettobatman) & YOU
What: Catchall for January faction shenanigans & QUESTSSSS
When: Through the month! Mostly the later weeks
Where: All around
Warning(s): Rated M for Morondock... also violence and Batman voice ig



LAWYER I ► devil's avocado...vate..

[Things are getting heated up in both Olympia and Wyver as the month goes on. Matt's been going back and forth between the two (and getting met with more and more contention), and can be found amongst each respective populace, usually in the middle of debates]

[And by middle of debates, I mean he's trying to mediate them. Rather than take one side or the other, Matt speaks passionately about keeping the peace (getting booed in the process), holding up the truce, and for Wyver and Olympia to trust each other. He's met with a lot of arguing from both sides, usually ganging up on him, and things get a little more heated from the populace's end as he insists that despite each faction's flaws and misgivings, the only way to work through it is together. The crowd's against him, but--- somehow, despite being blind, he notices your presence, a fellow refugee. Whether you're actively part of the belief or just passing by and have no desire to be roped into it, Matt calls out towards you in a loud, clear, voice:]

Excuse me! [Probably, he heard you walking or talking. Either way, he's dragging you into it] What do you think? Do you live here?

LAWYER II ► just like highschool debate;

[In Wyver, it looks like the debates are reaching the point of loud altercations and outright fisticuffs, especially to refugees who favor Olympia or any sort of Olympia defenders. And Matt, like usual, is in the thick of it. This time, though, his attempts to placate are doing nothing but riling up Wyvernians further, and when a passing Olympian and Wyvernian get into actual fist fight, the blind man, idiot that he is, tries to get in the thick of it]

Hold on, there's no need to--

[This doesn't work out so great for him. At once, one of the debaters is shoving aside, ripping away his cane. Matt can't exactly break out the Daredevil skillset in such a densely populated spot, so he's basically forced to take the hit -- he tries again to calm them down, and gets kicked and shoved to the ground for his trouble]

[You've got the bad -- or good, maybe -- luck of passing through around this time, and the pair of dark glasses clatter next to your feet while the cane rolls off to the side of you. And apparently, beating up a blind man was a perfect way to vent their frustrations, as they return to arguing while Matt fumbles on the ground for his things]

I'm so sorry --- [People keep walking by, not really caring that he's struggling on the ground and just stepping around him] Have you seen my glasses?

[You could help, or not.]

DAREDEVIL I ► more like daredumbass;

[In the open world, people are struggling in their own rights. Sure, they may not be facing Olympian or Wyvernian prejudice, in a sense, but they're open to attack in more than one sense and some of them are really struggling. So, a man in black scouts out, guiding the families, fending off attackers -- searching for medical supplies. You can catch him in the act in any of these scenarios and help or hinder him, or maybe you're out here for your own reasons and want nothing to do with this masked weirdo.]

[Regardless, the hostile wildlife chitters and shuffles around in the night, and a pack of Vlix see you and mark you as easy prey. Whether or not you need the help, this douchebag will suddenly flip in, punching one square in the beak then flipping it over to another one. He growls at you in what sounds like a bad Batman impression:]

It isn't safe. Get back to one of the cities.

DAREDEVIL II ► electric boogaloo;

[If you venture to the Edrathe Ruins, mount or no mount, you may notice you're not alone. A masked man in all black is making his way in, no torch, no nothing. How can he see? It's a mystery.]

[He seems to notice your presence just fine, on the other hand, as he holds up a hand to gesture for you to be quiet, as the faint rumbling starts up.]

Do you hear that? It's further away every time it starts.

[How spooky.]

WILDCARD;

[Matt will be around the openlands, Wyver, and Olympia as himself and also as Daredevil, trying to keep the peace and help people! If none of these prompts work for you OR if you want to do a quests, hit me up by PM and I can write you a custom starter!! I love quests]

Comments

[ghettobatman]

That's why I'm here too. [This is why Matt has no friends]

[But Edgeworth's absolutely right. Living a double life has absolutely lead to a lot of deflection and avoidance as far as Matt's been concerned.]

I, ah, was sick. I didn't want either of you to get infected. [wow, the lamest excuse possible] And I've been in between Wyver and Olympia -- trying to help out. [He does at least have the decency to look a little guilty, rubbing at his head] I didn't mean to worry you.

[He says that but he could have contacted them at any time]

[milesedgelord]

By yourself? That's a rather dangerous predicament for an attorney, isn't it? [Nevermind that this logic applied to him as well.]

Though I appreciate your concern for our wellbeing, I do wish that you had thought to contact us. I know that we are mere flatmates but please let us know if you will be gone that long, in the future.

[With that fatherly lecture completed. He paused, letting out an audible sigh before continuing.]

It is alright. We er...lost Ms. Cykes to the illness, she is back in the stasis chambers. Hence the worry. It is good to see you alive and well Mr. Murdock.

[ghettobatman]

I could say the same about you, Mr. Edgeworth. [Look, Matt knows what it's really about, but he's going to dance around it until he's forced to confront it directly. He does wince, though]

I'm sorry about Athena. She seemed like a lively girl, I'm sure she'll recover. [he sounds like he believes it, though it's kind of wishful thinking] I, ah, I admit I wasn't thinking clearly. Because of the sickness.

[no excuse for why he didn't say anything after, though] I'm sorry.

[milesedgelord]

Touche...The silver was tempting. [He didn't mean to be tactless about it and realized a bit too late. He still was under the impression that Matt was definitely being cagey about something but he would let it drop for the time being.

He let out a small sigh.]

Yes. She is. I certainly hope so, the house is certainly quieter without her cheerful presence.

Apology accepted. However, I'm sure you can expect another lecture from Phoenix.

[A pause.]

Would you mind if we joined up together for this adventure then? Perhaps we can find these heirlooms if we put our minds together.

[ghettobatman]

I'm willing to let you off the hook if you are me. [Matt offers an olive branch here; since Edgeworth already asked if they could team up. It's more or less acceptance of the offer. And Matt intends to keep him safe, if nothing else]

I suppose I deserve it. [He sure does, no supposing about it --- Matt does nod in response to the question, though]

We should team up. At least once of us isn't blind. [dryly....]

[milesedgelord]

It's a deal then.

[Ack! Another reminder of his tactlessness. He wasn't sure if Matt was getting his goat or not, he has to choose his phrasing more carefully next time. Deciding to change the subject, he continues.]

I'm not certain how deep this place goes, I bought some supplies with me in case we need it. But I was thinking we could scope out one side of the rooms, before the other.

[He had also scribbled out a rough map in his organizer, in case he did get hopelessly lost.]

What do you think?

I'm so sorry for the delay!

[ghettobatman]

[Well, Matt still seems non-plussed, so Edgeworth hasn't offended him, at the least. Besides, he deserves it for ghosting on the other lawyers after being sick]

That sounds logical enough. I, ah, may not be any use for spotting -- but I can navigate fine without sight, and maybe find some hollow walls or something.

[he smiles wryly like this is Indiana Jones or something]

[milesedgelord]

I suppose if I was hiding priceless heirloom in a dusty crypt I may hide it in a hidden wall. We'll be certain to search every nook and cranny for them.

[Well it did kind of feel like Indiana Jones anyway.]

Okay, I'll lead in that case.

[He headed off forwards, deciding to take the left pathway. He moved slowly and carefully. The small screen of his cellphone lighting his way.]