video; un:mmurdock

[devilsavocado]

[ This video starts with neither of the men remotely in frame. They're both wearing dark sunglasses -- dark enough that you can't see their eyes. And they have kind of like... well, maybe not the same mannerisms, but similar enough. One tells only truths has dark brown hair, while the other tells only lies is a red head. They do not look alike. The dark haired one begins to talk: ]

Hey, everyone. So it looks like we have an office here in the city now. [ He shrugs, like that's... totally normal? ] Matt and I will be opening a new firm here, called Murdock & Murdock, in the next couple of days, for anyone who needs any kind of legal services. We'll offer things like reviewing contracts, legal counseling, conflict resolution... basically we're pretty small, but between the two of us we should have just about any practice covered.

[ He doesn't gesture much as he speaks, in fact he's pretty still. This isn't trial, after all. It's a stark comparison to the redhead. ]

Also the building is crazy weird. Our office is the only thing in it? Everything else is locked but there's [ Here, he drops his voice like he's delivering the climax of a horror story at a campfire, ] no one there. [ There's a beat, and then he laughs it off. ] Pretty cool, right? Kinda gives murder vibes, but I think that's a draw to the kids these days.

Cut it out. [ The dark-haired Matt elbows the other one lightly. ] Anyway, if you have any questions about legal counseling or need to hear our credentials or anything, feel free to let us know. Office hours are going to be a little on-and-off since it's just the two of us, but you can message either of us if you need to come by the office. We're "murdock" and "mmurdock" on the network, so you'll get one of us even if you mess up the spelling.

[ ugh fiiiiine dad. The red-haired Matt manages to roll his eyes even behind those dark shades. ]

Also, I'm just saying, that when someone is accused of a crime, it's generally a good idea to speak to a lawyer. But that's just me. Here's your first piece of free advice: if the cops (or Jerry, this is really "cops" in the metaphorical sense) ask you a question you should just shut up before you further incriminate yourself without an advocate.

Right, there's that too. [ He pauses... What else? Oh, yeah. ] This is Matt, by the way. He's also Matt. It's confusing. Don't worry about it.

((ooc: Replies will come from both Matts!! But yes, come get your legal representation, Aldrip))

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[southernchere]

[ she doesn't have the technology know-how to do video quite yet, but she will do audio for this, especially when talking on the phone feels more right at home and her speed. ]

So the Matt boys, huh? How about I call one of you,"Tall, dark, and handsome" and the other "Red, hot, and spicy"?

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[notthekingpin]

[ audio is just fine he only did video to be a dick about it tbh ]

I dig it.

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[devilsavocado]

[ He laughs. Yeah, video was Murdock's thing, Matt would have done voice... ]

Don't give him ideas.

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[aeolianmode]

[ He sees the value of having counsel in times like these, but, ]

Can we, your potential clientele, trust that your expertise remains relevant? What is considered acceptable behavior among the people in one land will not necessarily hold true for the others.

[ After all, laws varied by the planet back home. ]

And I have heard that the laws bend to the will and the whims of this so-called Council. [ which may or may not exist, apparently. ] Will your recommendations be helpful when it appears we lack rights?

[ He's being contrarian just because he can, but also, these seem like fair questions to him. ]

[notthekingpin]

You must be super fun at parties.

[ unlike the other Matt who actually has to find business somehow, he just has his one primary client who puts up with his antics ]

Who can say if our advice will be helpful really? If you want to go at it along with Jer-bear, knock yourself out.

[devilsavocado]

That's a fair point, considering that like you said, we're basically at the whims of the Council here. But even if there isn't a clear way to intervene on their authority, Aldrip as a city still operates on a basic level. There are businesses, contracts, and more than just criminal issues.

So, sure, my bar license might not be from this world, but I have a pretty solid understanding of how things work. And for better or worse, Matt's right; we can only offer legal advice since there isn't exactly a court of law in this place.

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[bulleting]

[Caitlyn was confused before, when she spoke to them both over the network previously. Now...

Yeah, she's still confused. But maybe with the start of understanding.]

So if I'm understanding you both correctly, you're both Matt Murdock?

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[devilsavocado]

Yeah, that's right. We're from different universes.

[ Because that makes so much sense. ]

I'm a little hesitant to say we're the same person, but we're both Matt Murdock from our corresponding worlds.

[notthekingpin]

Yup, that's right. Weird quirk of the multiverse.

[murderingjustice]

greetings, murdock & murdock.

my name is goro akechi and i used to provide similar services with a man called osamu dazai at one point, however, we tended to focus more on helping the fellow chosen with ways to work around these 'sentencings' that The Council and their henchman Jerry task us with.

we eventually had to close our shop after the disappearance of mr dazai, so i am glad to see someone else to pick up the job. if you need any assistance, recordings or information of the past cases do not hesitate to reach out.

- goro akechi

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[devilsavocado]

That's something we could feasibly do. We know a thing or two about reading through contracts, and getting a good eye for loopholes in fine print.

Appreciate the offer, too. Any old files might be useful. Fortunately the office came with my braille printer, so it might take a bit, but we could realistically get those turned over so that Matt and I can read them.

[notthekingpin]

Are you a lawyer, back home?

[ they sure make them younger and younger these days ]

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[fieldtrip]

You still don't seem like the same person to me.

[ Toph, of course, does not get any of the visual gags from this post, whether it's them being in frame or looking hilariously similar but different.

Instead she asks: ]

Can I actually sue someone for being ableist? Sha-Ming said I could.

[devilsavocado]

Appreciate that, honestly. Me and him? We're pretty different.

[ It's almost a joke, but he's mostly serious. They are so different! ]

Technically, yeah. You'd need to both agree to some terms at the start, since there isn't a court of law to enforce the verdict. Back home, the court can compel people to pay what they owe, otherwise they risk fines, jail time, that kind of thing. Without a court, you could technically decide to sue someone for damages, but chances are they'd want to have a chance to win damages from you as well. No one's going to agree to a suit they're guaranteed to lose.

It'd be more like... an argument where the loser has to pay the other side. You'd have to both agree to setting some impartial authority figure as the judge in your case, then plead each side and let that person decide after some deliberation. Or you could try for a jury of your peers, but most civil suits can be resolved without having to involve a jury.

[ I'm not a lawyer. ]

[notthekingpin]

Is someone harassing you, Toph?

[ asking for no reason at all dont worry about it ]

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[entreats]

[ .. dang.

Ange is used to alternate versions of yourself existing, but it's not often that she gets as clear of an example as this one. She's definitely staring at the screen in surprise for a moment or two before she turns on her own camera to reply. (Hey, at least they seem kind of cool with existing in the same place. Apparently.) ]

Do you guys really think there's a possibility for any legal representation here? The people in charge don't really seem to care.

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[devilsavocado]

[ He is answering with video because she used video, but it's pretty clear he isn't "looking" at the camera. ]

Yeah, I doubt Jerry will start listening to us just because we have JDs. It'd be representation more among those of us who are stuck here, solving disputes between us and the locals seems more likely.

[ He gestures as he talks, this is courtroom mode for him. ]

Though Matt and I both have some experience finding loopholes in contracts, so it's possible we could find ways for people to work out their sentences in ways that the Council didn't have in mind, for starters.

[notthekingpin]

It's not just about courts and filings, it's also about perspective. You know we can really see things people can't, in the heat of the moment.

[ he thinks he's hilarious ]

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[finalfrontiersman]

[ Jim's just. Blinking at the screen. Were they they same person? He started out watching the video thinking, okay cool, gay lawyers given the same surname - they didn't really look like they could be related, and he just figured the sunglasses were for effect? Maybe? Look he doesn't know, he needs until his second cup of coffee to be fully cognizant. ]

Two questions:

This sounds great, and I would love to get a medical directive and power of attorney on file at the earliest opportunity, for whatever that's worth in this ridiculous town.

I have to ask: Are you guys the same person, related, or married?

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[devilsavocado]

[ There is so exceedingly loud laughter at Jim's last question. It may or may not be all this Matt's. ]

God, no.

[ His chuckles are dying down, but the other Murdock's laughter is probably still going in the background. ]

No, no. We're not married. Or even technically related, really, since we're the same person. Not literally the same, but we're both from different worlds that just happen to each have a blind lawyer named Matt Murdock. I guess I haven't checked our DNA or anything but we've had different lives and kind of ended up in the same career.

[ Multiverse shit, it's a lot. But hey, at least the other Murdock doesn't have a goatee or anything. ]

For your first question; lucky for you, I can do that with my eyes closed.

[ He chuckles at his own joke. Oh, it's bad, Jim. It's so bad. ]

I think we'd have to work with the hospitals here to see about getting them recognized, but it's a good idea to have those things set in stone for when the worst happens. Good call on your part.

[notthekingpin]

I'm actually his evil twin.

[ it's funny because it's true ]

Are you planning on becoming seriously injured in the near future?

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[arachnerina]

About time. I've been wondering when you two would get around to opening.

[She could make so many jokes about all of this, but she's going to hold it back.

Actually.

Nevermind, she's gotta ask:]

So which one of your names comes first?

[devilsavocado]

Apparently if you wish hard enough and talk about something long enough, a building might show up overnight with your name on it.

[ That's a joke? But it's also. What happened. so. ]

Technically his. It was Nelson & Murdock before, so your buddy gets top billing.

[ You know he's smug about that. ]

[nullificates]

Which one is the evil one?! There's gotta be an evil twin! Oh, hohohoho. By the way! I'm a detective, if you need my services, please do all the paperwork first and let me know!

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[devilsavocado]

Oh, it's him for sure.

[ Matt answers that one easily. ]

That's good to know, though. Have you been looking into the Council?

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[spidermenaces]

I actually uh wanted to talk to you guys about mine

[devilsavocado]

Of course, Peter. We'd be happy to help.

[ Well, Matt might be speaking for himself here, he'd help Peter regardless. ]

You mean your "crime" I'm guessing? You had a weird one, right?