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expiationnet2024-07-04 07:06 pm
devilsavocado) wrote in expiationnet2024-07-04 07:06 pm
video; un:mmurdock
[ 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))
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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Well, contacting your practice via email is guaranteed to be an exercise in confusion. Speaking of, do you have an appointment sheet I should fill out, or do you prefer walk-ins?
Something like that. Humanitarian peacekeeping organization. [ RIP the Prime Directive, but him and Spock are agreed on this, so if they do end up getting home, at least they can be court-martialed together. Besides, he'll need to tell Matt all of this anyway when he hands over some of the Starfleet-specific wording necessary for these documents. ] Operating in space. Has it's fair share of workplace hazards.
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Oh, yeah. I'd say you can go "Murdock #1" and "Murdock #2" but Matt takes offense to that.
[ "Matt" in this case being the other Matt, of course. ]
Either works. I'd say appointments are better, just because the building is... quiet. Too quiet, and I'm not just saying that. I'm not gonna spend a ton of time there if I can help it.
[ When you have super senses and you find a building that literally doesn't even seem to creak outside of your time office, that's too weird!! ]
Whoa, space, huh? [ Why the hell not. ] Well, I don't have any experience in intergalactic law, but I'm guessing most of that won't apply here so you're in luck.
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[ He'll make one, likely set for mid-day after his doctor's appointment with Ethlyn. Might as well get all the affairs squared in one - list off everything that could kill him and then write up a plan for when it does. ]
There's really nothing else in the entire building? This place can be weird, but that's...really weird.
[ Just wait till a human heartbeat and one that sounds like it's been pumped full of a dangerous amount of caffeine walks through the door, the alien of it all will become apparent pretty quickly. ] I've got some of the language from my previous documents on file, I'll forward it to you before our appointment. No law expert myself, but I'd imagine you're right, most of it may not even be enforceable here, but as a Federation citizen and a member of Starfleet, couldn't hurt to have it in there. The main recipient of anything I would leave behind is also a Federation citizen, which should make it pretty simple in that regard.
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[ He chuckles. There's certainly something to be said about Matt not being much of a "good Catholic boy," but Murdock is practically the opposite. ]
It's extremely weird. We're talking entire floors that are vacant. No creaking pipes, no AV sounds. Nothing.
[ It is freaky. But then it'll be hilarious when they meet Spock and wonder why the hell his heart sounds like it's in his liver. ]
Sounds good. I'll jot you down for a consult, then. We can take a look and see how much or how little we can do, then discuss next steps in person.
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I wish I could say I'm surprised, but this place just gets curioser and curioser. [ Add it to the pile of mysteries...still though, maybe they could do something about this one. ] We could pick the locks, take a bit of a stroll. I know my way around a torsion wrench.
[ Hey, Jim's gotta get his kicks somehow. Playing oafish comic to Spock's straight man is one of his favorite pastimes. ]
Copy that. I have to wonder if there's any sense in leaving any burial instructions. It's my understanding people either disappear completely, or...come back.