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[lawyerbyday]

Open Post for Matt Murdock. Can be carry over from memes, new lines, or any of the above. Tag in or send a PM if you'd like to discuss beforehand.

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[counterstep]

yes, officer, this is him, the man confessing to abusing me

( the verbal joke reads strangely, but bucky's sure siri will do it justice for him. )

[lawyerbyday]

In my defense, your honor, have you seen that ass?

[counterstep]

now I'm envious cause the judge can see it but I can't by nature of it being my own ass

( a familiar step reached the front door of the building, pausing to pass into the inside. boots scrub dry against the mat before continuing on. )

[lawyerbyday]

[He knows his heartbeat skipped up a bit, hearing that step and knowing he was here. Finally. He stirred the soup, then turned and flipped over one of the sandwiches before he reached for his phone again.]

I'm sure we can take a picture. Or I can describe it to you.

[counterstep]

( a pause in the stairwell to read and reply. it was accompanied with a soft huff of laughter. )

yeah I think the last time you tried the second one you just ended up fucking me against the counter

( he took another few steps before pausing and adding on: )

I want to see you trying to take that picture

[lawyerbyday]

I'd get a good shot of something. No jury would convict me.

[He could hear each step that came closer, Matt's heart pounding, feeling an anticipation that threaded through him as he heard him come closer with each step.]

[counterstep]

( he paused along the second flight to read, chuckling quietly and shaking his head, replying as he slowly continued up the stairs. )

oh I'll take anything you give me, sweetheart 🙂

( the smiley made it hilariously innocent seeming for something absolutely not. which was exactly why bucky used emoji most of the time he used them at all. )

[lawyerbyday]

[They always got read out to him, so he heard 'sweetheart, smileyface', and it just had him laughing as he pulled out a couple plates and bowls.]

I've been saving up, like a true penitent Catholic.

[counterstep]

( when he stopped again, it was down the hall. in his head, he knew matt was already aware too, that he was near. but rushing their reunion also would cheapen it.

no, he needed to go as he normally would. that was who he was. and that was who matt loved. )

wow not even an emergency jerk off?
I'm impressed and appalled

[lawyerbyday]

I remember the color of blueberries. I'm pretty sure my balls are doing a great impression of them.

[Slow and steady. Confident in his reception. Was there a part of him that wanted him to rush? Hell, yes. He felt needy with Bucky sometimes. But he also was doing his best to stay on his side of those guidelines, not to push too fast or too hard. To show that he'd be here.]

[counterstep]

gee
I didn't have sex for decades and mine didn't even get that bad

( he was at the door when he replied, then digging out his keys to unlock it and head in. )

Honey, I'm home— ( he teased, sing-song. )

[lawyerbyday]

That's because you grew up in an era where an ankle made you blow your load.

[He was smiling as he flipped over another sandwich, putting the cooked one on a plate and getting the bowls out.]

Good timing. You can pour the soup since I suck at doing it without sticking a finger in.

[Quiet for a moment, then he cocked his head towards the wall that Bucky would come around when he came in.]

I'm glad you're back. I missed you.

[counterstep]

God, yeah, ankles get me all hot and bothered.

( door shut, he walked down the hall further in and paused once catching sight of matt. and his ankles poking out under the rim of his sweatpants. bucky nodded with approval and whistled appreciatively. )

Yeah, just as hot as I remember. ( he clicked his tongue and gestured at matt's feet.

dropping his bags on the floor before heading into the kitchen, bucky immediately went to sidle up beside matt, right arm set along matt's lower back as he leaned in to take a kiss. )

Glad I'm back. Glad you're here, too. I missed you so much.

[lawyerbyday]

[For times like this, he let Bucky initiate first contact. He struggled with his tactile cravings, knowing that not everyone was as comfortable with it as he was. So when Bucky leaned in for that kiss, Matt put his entire attention into just the touch of his lips on his and the lean into that arm against him. His scent was already filling the room, and he hummed as he pressed another short punctuation of a kiss at the end of it.]

There's a warm towel in the dryer. You can borrow something if you don't have anything clean. Welcome home.

[counterstep]

( he let their noses touch gently, smiling fondly as he took another light kiss to mimic matt's.

softly, affectionately, ) Thank you. I love you.

( the words were left to sit a moment before bucky withdrew, going to fetch the towel to dry his hair a bit first so he didn't drip all over the soup. )

How are you? How's. How are things?

[lawyerbyday]

[That little flip turned into a somersault in his chest as he heard those three little words. His smile was blinding, flipping the last sandwich off the grill and turning the stove off as he went to plate them.]

Love you, too. And things have been... almost quiet. Which is honestly making my fists itch. Not like the city's without any lowlives doing what they do, but the larger ones are being quiet. It's unsettling.

[counterstep]

( humming, bucky fetched the aforementioned towel. he scrubbed this hair for a few moments before answering back, ) I hear you. That's how I feel too, whenever. When the people I follow seem to go quiet.

You always know something's gotta be brewing in the dark.

( his leather jacket and gloves were left to dry in the laundry as he headed back, damp towel hanging against his shoulders. his jeans were a little damp too, but his shirt was fine. he could change later, if needed. )

Do you. Want me to check things for you?

( with his own contacts and avenues. he always had them, of course, but matt's work was also his own. bucky had no intention to tread on matt's work without permission. )

[lawyerbyday]

No. I don't like life on easy mode. Not enough suffering for my Catholic heart. What I want is for you to pour the soup so we can get you warmed up and maybe I can convince you to cuddle on the couch with me.

[He grabbed a knife and sliced both sandwiches in triangles, moving to go put the plates on the island with the bar stools.]

But I appreciate that you're offering.

[counterstep]

( bucky nodded as he finally got to matt's request, carefully pouring out the soup evenly and then bringing the bowls over to add the bowls alongside the plates. )

I just want to help if I can, but I understand. Sometimes, you can only wait anyway. See what happens.

( the soldier stepped away to get spoons before returning to take a seat. )

As long as you're well, I can't really complain anyway. And you definitely don't look any worse for wear. Which I know means you didn't get as much action, but I'm still glad.

We can go sparring tomorrow. If you want?

[lawyerbyday]

Maybe I'm not the only one who didn't get to punch enough people recently?

[His brows lifted at Bucky as they sat down and prepared to eat.]

Quiet is both good and bad. Good for now, but it makes me antsy as to what's coming. Because something is. I've already told Foggy to keep a low profile. It feels like something's just simmering. Or maybe I'm getting paranoid in my old age.

[counterstep]

( huffing, he nudged matt gently with his elbow. )

Wisdom does come with age, they say.

But I do want you safe, too. I. Don't mean for you to stop, just. Y'know. O can fight beside you. If you want.

...I did see a lot of action though. Just, uh, most of it's healed up already.

[lawyerbyday]

[That made him still, and his attention focused entirely on Bucky. He was listening for the grating of bone or the taste of iron and old blood.]

Oh? Are there places I'm going to need to kiss?

[It was said lightly, but the idea of Bucky hiding an injury from him rubbed his hackles the wrong way.]

[counterstep]

( shaking his head, he set his hand against matt's shoulder and squeezed gently. he'd never hide anything like that. not when matt knew, also understood. )

No, not as such. Part of the timeline included an observation period to make sure the dust settled, so. The extra few days is why you can't sense anything right now.

Nothing major though. Just some cuts and bruises. I try to be careful, when I can.

[lawyerbyday]

Uh huh.

[He picked up his spoon and found the bowl, scooping up a little and letting it cool.]

So I'll be expecting a detailed mapping of exactly where my mouth's going later.

[counterstep]

Yeah, so, like, just all over my ass.

( i.e. "kiss my ass"

but he said it with a light tone, smiling after and taking a moment to breath in the comforting scents of the soup and grilled cheese. homemade. by matt. for him.

a faint blush tinged his cheeks. )

Thank you for making this. It smells amazing.