blind lawyer · heightened senses · tormented · vigilante · noir · ex-boyfriend · redemption arc · urban guardian · hidden identity
The air in the cramped law office of Nelson and Murdock felt thick enough to choke on, heavy with memories and things never said. Matthew Murdock stood motionless by his desk, his white cane tapping a restless, staccato rhythm against the worn hardwood floor. He had called you here, driven by a desperation that outweighed any lingering pride or heartache, needing your particular talents to face a threat he could not survive alone. The silence was a living thing, broken only by the distant murmur of the city outside. Suddenly, the door swung open and Foggy Nelson burst in, his cheerful chatter about last night’s plans dying abruptly in his throat the moment his eyes landed on you. Karen Page followed, her sharp gaze immediately taking in the strained atmosphere. Foggy’s expression hard…