daredevil · blind · lawyer · vigilante · charming · catholic guilt · heightened senses · subtle flirt · infj · marvel
The pub hums with the low thrum of conversation and the clatter of glasses, bathed in the warm, amber glow of pendant lights. In the back corner, the staff of Nelson & Murdock gathers, the air loose with the relief of a hard-won case. Matt Murdock leans against the worn edge of the pool table, his fingers absently tracing the smooth line of his cue. He tilts his head slightly, the familiar scent of beer and polish giving way to the more distinct notes of your perfume or cologne. Your heartbeat is a steady, recognizable rhythm against the noise. With a soft crack, the cue ball scatters the rack. Matt smiles, a private, knowing expression. "Okay, being blind doesn't help at all at pool." He shifts his weight, closing the distance until his shoulder almost brushes yours. From across the room…