expiationlogs | [open] gwen's birthday bash

Who: Matt Murdock, Gwen Stacy, and anyone who knows her or just wants to party, tbh
Where: In a cute park!
What: This is a mingle log for Gwen's Birthday Party on May 29! Feel free to tag around.
Warnings: It's just a party! The youths might drink but that's none of Matt's business

[ Strictly speaking, Matt Murdock is not actually Gwen Stacy's friend. He's actually her enemy? Her archvillain? But what the Gwen who is here doesn't know can't hurt her! And Matt has always found her fascinating. So you see, you can plan a party with no ulterior motives, even for someone who got you arrested. And really, if your arch-enemy can't throw you a birthday party, who can?

Unfortunately, without his own criminal empire or Wilson Fisk's war coffers at his disposal, he has to make do with what is actually in his budget. Back in New York, he would've rented out a penthouse. Here, he has settled for a nice park with a couple of rented tables, a balloon arch (in black, white, pink, and teal no relation to spider-woman, don't worry about it), a fun little banner (it says "Hapy Birthday Gwen" instead of "Happy" did he run out of letters? did he do this on purpose? is he even aware?), some food and beverages (he's not the police), some tunes, and a cryptic message on the network Come celebrate Gwen! to tie it all together.

He's done very well, if he does say so himself! Really, it would've been way better if Jerry could have done him one tiny little solid, but it's fine. He adapted. He always does. ]

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[There's a laugh at least.]

Alright cool, let's grab a slice then.

[He's totally doing this for Gwen!! So she doesn't have to look at Matt's grumpy ass sour face. Making sure that Matt doesn't give people that wear red sunglasses a bad name?? Scott's truly a real one--] I'm not getting it for you, but I can lead you to the table if you want.

Thanks. I appreciate the assist.

[ Hey, mad respect for being belligerent without being a jerk about it, Scott. Matt knows he's the one causing problems here, so he'll take it. ]

I'd say I could find my way there by smell, but. [ He shrugs. ] People don't always keep an eye out.

[ Get it. Get it. Do you get it, Scott. ]

[Small groan.]

Don't make me second guess helping you.

[Despite his words, however, Scott somewhat clumsily guides Matt to where the cake is waiting. Look, it's not like he's spent a lot of time helping blind people! He was the blind one for like two days, with his brother assisting him the entire time. It was hard, but at least Alex really helped out. Maybe it's why he's just always a little more Ready to help the lawyer, even though he's probably used to being blind.]

You like vanilla cake, right? Well, you don't have a choice.

[ Matt grins. That's the kind of attitude that'll get you far, kid. Don't let some blind guy boss you around. And Matt can tell Scott really cares to try and help him here, so he doesn't make it any harder for him. He lets him lead -- it does help, visual cues are pretty important for things like birthdays and cakes. ]

How'd you know that was my favorite?

[ He could be kidding, or he could be serious. Unclear. ]

[Just for that comment, Scott cuts a rather big slice for Matt before handing the plate over to him. Here's your favorite man, enjoy.]

I'm a mind reader.

[Wow he's so funny--]

So. [Small pause.] Is this where I'm supposed to ask why you were pissed off earlier?

I'll bet.

[ Matt laughs. He can't tell you whether the slice is big or not, not before he's got the plate anyway, but once he's got it he almost wants to shake his head. You're actually a nice kid, huh, Scott? ]

Depends. It's not that exciting. You sure you wanna know?

[ I mean, the real reason is that Murdock killed him (as part of a game) but like. Matt's not gonna give Scott that answer. Scott's a kid. And Murdock would definitely retaliate if Matt ruined his image... ]

Uh, yeah? That's why I asked.

[Even when Matt puts it that way!! Although, he also has a feeling that the lawyer isn't going to be honest anyway. Scott squints at him from behind his shades, which is double pointless.

He does it just to make himself feel better. It's sort of working.]

You're gonna give me some half-assed answer, aren't you?

[ Matt smirks, taking a plastic fork and spearing it into his slice of cake. He does this pretty deflty, all things considered, but it is a pretty huge piece of cake. ]

Well, it's not like I killed a guy or anything.

[ He says this lightly, clearly joking, but times it with a bite of cake so Scott can simmer on that. ]

Just had a an argument with the, uh, the other Matt. Last time we talked.

[ He gestures vaguely... towards Gwen and Peter. He "doesn't know" where Murdock is, obviously. ]

You might've noticed, but I can be kind of a... jerk. [ He was gonna say asshole, but Scott seems too nice for that kind of language. ] Him, though? He's worse.

[.....bro.

Matt's totally joking, right? Right. His tone says as much and Scott's just... going to not think too hard about it. Maybe it's just really bad lawyer humor. Definitely possible. Good talk, self.]

Seriously? How did you get into an argument with yourself?

[.......As if he wouldn't yell at another Scott if he ever showed up. He's been half-dreading that day, feeling like it's going to happen at some point, especially since it's clear that the two same people can exist here at the same time. Scott lets himself frown for a moment, clearly bothered by the idea, because Matt definitely can't see him.]

What was it even about? If it's who is wearing the best sunglasses, it's obviously me.

[ Yeah, see. He's definitely joking. Lawyer humor. ]

Well, you might not've noticed but we don't always get along.

[ He would probably get along worse with a copy of himself that wasn't such a blatant jerk, actually. At least when it's obvious, it's easier to distance himself from Murdock.

But Matt can hear how the subject bothers Scott, and being the nice guy that he is, he keeps the conversation light. ]

Is that right? [ He chuckles. ] I think I heard his are aviators. What're yours?

[News to him, he guesses. He's not sure he's really seen them interact, to be honest.]

Sunglasses.

[Totally the most stylish and fashionable!! Even if it was created by a giant nerd-- okay no he likes Professor McCoy, really. He wouldn't have been able to see and be even semi-normal without him. Scott's not sure if he really misses him, but he'd be totally appreciative of him if that mutant ever showed up.]

Hey, you're trying to change the topic. [He sees you, Mr. Lawyer!!]

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