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Matthew Murdock, Attorney at Law ([personal profile] fightlikehell) wrote in [community profile] nexus_sages2016-05-27 02:05 pm

made waves with some friends I know

beach bonfire coconut fruit salads burger sand dollar cookies dog swimming
beach tent dip island crudite sausages grilled peaches shells sunset
beach picnic bar veg smores volleyball
 
The season is a'changing, the weather is warmer. The forecast calls for high temperature, low humidity and a light breeze. A near perfect day. What better reason to gather the friends and have a good time with a bonfire? Grab a beer, have a seat. Cheery tunes fill the salty air. There's plenty of room and so much to eat.

Matt Murdock is actually dressed for the beach. Still likely more than usual. He burns so easily. There's no way he could have done this alone. Anyone who is anyone in Nexus knows that there is that distinct Verity Willis touch on everything. If the sounds and the sights don't get you, it is going to be whatever Clint has on the grill. That man is magic.
[ooc; Come on in, guys and gals! Hop threads, twist time for sooner, later and all things in between. It's a real party. Don't be shy!]
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-28 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
Then chalk it up to her feminism. She won't fall into the 'big strong man does hard work, weak little woman looks cute' dynamic so easily, even when she doesn't feel like taking yet another trip back and forth to carry down another cooler. They'll be a team. It's how they work best.

One of the great things about a beach party is that neither of them has to be 'on' all the time. There's plenty of solitary, quiet things to do when they need some downtime from socializing. The party will still be there when they get back to it. All that water is just begging them to come for a swim, after all.

He knows perfectly well it's not required, which should make it all the sweeter. "Always." She catches his chin in one hand to hold him steady for a kiss. "Mm, but you meant with the sunblock. Yes."
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-28 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
The feminism is strong in this one, but favoritism seems more likely. They carry the weight of ten city blocks on their shoulders as a team, what's one more cooler?

True: Clint is clearly the real hero of this party, cooking for them all and keeping an eye on things while the rest of them play. He's going to get such rewards later. Not that she hasn't been working to keep him and Kate well fed these last six months or so, but she's sure she can figure something out for him.

"It's not the suit that makes you good," she reminds him quietly, "although that suit does look great on you." She has to ogle him lots since she's the only one in this relationship who can. It's just. Balancing things out. "Depends on when you want to unwrap me, honey."
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-28 03:08 am (UTC)(link)
They certainly are. They always were lucky to have so much of his attention. She only hopes they realize it.

When Matt and Ver put their heads together to plan something... well, then things like this happen. Clint's in for good things.

The freedom of the masks is good for him, but she prefers when he doesn't need to wear them with her. If he doesn't take them off soon she's going to take his shades from him. He knows the rules. "Yes, you did. Which is good, you've been doing it so much lately I think I'm forgetting how." She sighs the last part, as if it's both possible and lamentable.

"Why don't you start with my feet and work your way up?" The unwrapping can come later, and there's something to be said for getting to touch places that are otherwise covered.
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-28 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
Knowing the neighborhood's feeling more at ease, and feeling more at ease in it, has been a slowly emerging surprise for her. There was no sudden 'eureka' moment for her; she didn't wake up one day and realize she felt comfortable in this new home away from home (away from home). It's been like letting out a breath she didn't know she was holding.

She'd been thinking in more cake-like directions. These aren't ideas she's interested in combining. But they could try to do both.

Yes, he'll just have to deal with being his own wonderful self. And having her adore him for it. Such a burden, but such is life. "Yes, it does. I know it's going to really cramp your lonely bachelor style, but you should never have taken me in if you didn't intend to keep me."

Verity leans back and stretches her legs out over his lap. He can have fun with that. "No? I'm not sure I want to know if they've got another, even less valid, excuse for that sort of thing."
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-28 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
Matt Murdock is a sneak and a wonder and she loves him for it. New York will always be her home, but the Nexus is her home now too. Maybe it's for the best she keep a foot in each; in a way, it helps balance her out. And it's good for him, too, to have a place where he doesn't have to pretend. They can breathe together.

Cake is an easy winner over not-cake. Anyone who doesn't agree to can kindly leave.

Sometimes it's hard to imagine him needing a buffer or strength to lean on. He's so capable, so strong, so good. She's glad he isn't perfect. She could never keep up with perfect. She hums contentedly while he gets the sunscreen ready, watching his hands move like they're the most interesting thing in the world. "Yeah, it worked out pretty well for us. You're not old. You're not even at the age where people start asking if you're gonna settle down soon."

It's good of him to not tickle. She does kick very hard, and with precision. He's been witness to it, he doesn't want to be the victim. It's nicer to enjoy the soft and sure way he touches her. "I have no idea. I try not to think about those sorts of things, it's just too horrible and the world can be bad enough."
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-28 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Home is him. In her most secret heart, where she keeps the things she's scared to tell even him, she knows that would be true no matter what had happened with her lost world. New York, Nexus, none of it matters as much as him.

Not feeling pressured, by him or by herself, to be 'perfect' is such a relief. She wouldn't know where to start, and most of the advice given on these subjects is dangerous bullshit. It would never end well for someone like her. A little gravity, a few flights of fancy, and a good sense of balance with her favorite dance partner is so much more, well, perfect for her.

Respectable measurements? Careful, Matt, your Catholic is showing again--but in a way that amuses her, if all those pleased little hums are any indication. When she can reach him she wiggles her toes against his arm or side. Not to tickle, just to say 'hello'. "But of course. Great minds think alike."

She bites her lip when his hands start working up her thighs. Part of her is tempted to unknot the sarong and let things fall where they may, but this is part of the game. It's fairer if they're both a little frustrated. And they're in public... her brother is around... they have to be good.

"You think Foggy's coming? Or did Marci rope him into something back home?"
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-28 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
If they make their homes in each other's hearts, does the setting really matter?

Perfect for each other is an easier goal since they've already met it. And, bonus, they get to be ridiculously happy together. Being able to work out the rest is great for giving themselves a sense of accomplishment, if nothing else.

"Hmm?" She has no idea why he might possibly be protesting. None at all. Really. So innocent over here. The toes aren't a problem anymore since they're curled up tight now. His hands on her thighs, well. She's only human. And only squirming a little. "Yes, I brought lots. Several bottles, in case someone forgot theirs."

What was the point of this game, again? She's starting to forget. That probably means she's losing.

Oh, well.

"Ah. Good, it'll be nice to see him."
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-28 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
No, they'll never be homeless again. These times they get together make so much of the waiting worth it. Their happy easement into this new life together has felt so easy. The hardest part has been letting themselves have this.

"Hmm?" What? She's holding still this time. What is there for him to complain about now? (Of course she got a pedicure before their beach party she's not a heathen.) "Oooh, might I?" He can go ahead and pick her up; she'll shift and settle into his lap however he wants her, so long as she can wrap her arms around him and give him a kiss. "This better?"

Well, that's quite the revelation about their favorite Foggybear. "Did he? Huh. He must really like her. Or really not like her."
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-29 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
Not 'just'. It took a lot of work for them to get to this point. Some of which was letting themselves have it, but so much of it has been dealing with their pasts. Happiness is a destination it's better not to pack a lot of baggage for.

Still is an improvement. Being in his lap is better still. "Oh, is that what you wanted? My arms?" Ver moves a hand down his arm, slowly and deliberately. The other stays cozy around his shoulders. "Well, it's true they could use the attention. And the sunscreen."

"Nothing wrong with liking nice things. And since I got the nicest, she'll have to settle for the Hamptons."
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-29 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Two backs can bear more weight than one. Two pairs of hands unpack faster. Two pairs of lips can soothe the aching places.

"I'm not sure I'm old or married enough to be a 'ma'am'," she points out with an oh so put-upon huff in her voice. It barely hides the laughter. "Nope, this is all from good clean living and competitive shopping. Those bags get heavy."

Kisses are better than attempts to convince her to join him in wrong-headedness, that's true. She'll give him another kiss before remembering they're trying to have a conversation. "Well, that's the beauty of freedom, isn't it? We all get to find the life that suits us, and everyone else gets the same choice. ... But it can hurt when the people we love don't live lives we're comfortable in."

Realizing she sounded a little too wistful there, she'll try to cover up for it with more kisses.
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-29 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, they do say that two heads are better than one...

"Hmm. I think I'd prefer 'your excellency'. With all the traditional obeisances, of course." She is so very taken with him, and he may be taken with her, but take the hint already. Geez, man. The squeeze makes her squeal and squirm. Good thing they've got a good hold on each other. "If you like. You could use some new suits."

They're not talking about Foggy and Marci anymore. She'll let him think that they are. He's been too good to her to be troubled by nothing more than her own stubborn pride. Besides, kisses. "I'm sure whatever they are will be fun. He knows what he's doing." Bless whoever invented the idea of changing the subject. "I'll ask Clint to hold off on starting one of the steaks until he gets here."
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[personal profile] brave_heart_verity 2016-05-30 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
They do indeed. But they're in public.

His easy acquiescence to her ridiculous demand gets a pleased hum from her, and she leans forward to nuzzle her nose along his jaw. "Good boy." Significantly less than a year since they met, and not even six months since their first real date. She's moving too fast. Some part of her knows this, understands it even. But the heart wants what the heart wants...

"You and Foggy are young, handsome lawyers taking on some very high-profile cases. You should dress the part. The suits you have now are nice, but they could be better." He's learned by now, she hopes, that when she says 'nice but could be better' she means exactly that: there are plenty of things that get better with a little extra effort: a mist of lavender water over his pillowcase, a touch of saffron in a pot of rice, making peanut butter at home with fresh-roasted nuts and local honey.

She hopes he doesn't make her have to stand over his grave and say 'I told you so'. She's done enough mourning for a good few decades. But she doesn't want to make him ever think he has to choose between her and his calling. She's his, whatever being with him brings. "Yes, we do. Clint gave me a 'wish list' and, well, you know what happens when someone gives me a list..."

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