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[ A web shooter isn't a sound Matt is used to, but he's aware enough to keep track of Peter's movements, even if the webbing still catches his foot. He quickly weaves out of the way of Peter's punch, but the webbing makes him go a little wide. ]

Huh. That's new.

[ He tries to shake his foot to get it unstuck, testing the strength of the webbing like Peter didn't just try and punch him. It's nbd. ]

You might be able to get me, with these. I've never heard it before.

(hey, partly worked, he's pretty happy about that, even though that does mean that matt is out of a foot... but there's just a moment where he waits before he gets to kneel so he can tend to the web. like he's trying to see if there's a spark of superstrength in there to be acknowledged.)

Means you just gotta visit Queens more, Mr. Murdock, this is my main means of transportation.

[ Don't worry, Peter, it's far harder to catch him off-guard with that a second time. He might not have super strength, but he is strong, so if the webbing can break under enough strength, he should be able to break it. And if not, well. Then he's going to have to make sure he doesn't get hit by this stuff again. ]

Oh, yeah? Must be strong if it can handle carrying a person.

[ Hmm, maybe that's why he's having some trouble breaking it. It's sticky too, Peter's got some neat gadgets. ]

Queens is a little too far north for me. I'm a Manhattan guy, through and through.

I made it so it has good textile strength but it's still flexible - Captain America couldn't really break them, so I kinda was wondering if you had some sort of superstrength hidden in there, I wanted to check, sorry, my b.

(which is why he took a little moment to tend to it, but here, he's free, all good!

also did he say he fucking webbed captain america

yep)

I actually go to Midtown, so I'm actually in your area like a lot.

Nope. I'm just in shape.

[ In like, the best shape possible. There's a reason he has to train every day to stay in this good a shape. But don't worry about it.

Nice of you to web Captain America, though. Avengers flex. Matt raises an eyebrow at the comment. ]

It's a great place. Best city in the world, right?

[ This time Matt goes for a feint, aiming a kick at Peter's side when he's really going to follow it up with a smack to the solar-plexus. ]

(hot man flex we see

but while he wasn't expecting it, his arm moves to block the kick, and right after, the smack. it's a reflex, so he isn't exactly thinking, maybe don't block two hits with the same muscle and with the bone, because it hurts like a b--

oof, he has to move it a little as a way to get the blood circulating!!)

Hey, that's cheating!

(he can cheat, too! a jump, he's on the ceiling, another, he's taking the impulse for a a kick.)

Just testing out how much it takes for this sense of yours to kick in.

[ Matt laughs. He'd be able to tell if he's hurting Peter, so he knows he can go a little harder on him than he would if he didn't have his superpowers, too. It's a lot. Matt knows so much all the time.

Which is why he's able to dodge Peter's kick, even if he's bouncing off the walls in ways that don't make sense. Matt doesn't even need to face Peter, he just moves like he's got eyes on the back of his head -- because he's sensing in every direction, all the time. ]

I can still sense you on the ceiling, you know. I don't even have to crane my neck.

(he can't complain about it, he was the one who started with the unwarranted testing of murdock's abilities, so he lands with a laugh, because that checks, actually? a punch, though, attempting to go right for matt's face.)

Come on, you didn't even think 'what the hell' for, like a second? Wow, they really do make lawyers differently!

[ Matt intercepts Peter's fist, grabbing it in his open palm. ]

It is a little weird. But I've fought ninjas before.

[ He just. Says that? He just says that. Like it's nbd. ]

You're telegraphing your punches, Peter. You've gotta pull them in tighter, or you'll leave yourself wide open.

Wait-- seriously? When? How??? Hey, teach me later, show me how in like, five minutes, and rewind on the ninja thing you got going on, Mr. Murdock.

(NINJAS???? IN NEW YORK??????)

[ Matt laughs. And laughs.

And laughs. And proceeds to continue with the explanation. ]

You gotta hold your arms tighter to yourself. Instead of punching wide, try to keep 'em close to your chest.

(that laughter is actually contagious, because he finds himself laughing, too... until matt speaks again, and peter is quick to protest.)

Nope, no no no, you're not misdirecting me here, I gotta know this ninja thing, Mr. Murdock! How did I not know that??

[ He finds this all very amusing. ]

About there being ninjas in New York? Yeah, they don't exactly put up ads in Times Square.

[ So not helpful, Matt!! ]

They're part of a cult. I beat their leader, so I think they went back to Japan, but I can't imagine they'll stay gone for long.

... Mister Murdock, what is your life.

(says peter parker, high school loser, stem prodigy, sorta-son of tony stark, spiderman, but also ?????? BRO????????????)

[ Matt chuckles, tossing his head back. It's nice to get some perspective every now and then. ]

Yeah, it's kind of a mess.

[ To put it lightly....... ]

Really sounds like it. Should I be concerned?

(yes. actually. yes.)

Nah, it's fine. I'm used to it. And I think the ninjas won't be back for a while, anyway.

[ He hates his life sometimes!! But Peter doesn't need to know that. ]

Dude. You gotta call me. It's ninjas, that's freaking awesome--ly bad, that's horrible, no one would blame you for needing back-up, right?

(MATT THERE ARE NINJAS.......)

They're a lot more dangerous than they sound. They're not fun.

[ They're a little fun... ]

Have you ever heard of The Hand?

I said awesomely bad! To be awesome at being bad, oof, you have to be super evil, right?

( nice... save?)

No, never in life. Sounds like a cult.

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