Matt Murdock Shorts

The Only One Part I

You're walking through Hell's Kitchen, trying to enjoy your recently regained freedom. The problem is that you can't. You're constantly looking over your shoulder, waiting for Kilgrave to show up and give you another command. Waiting for him to take your free will again. Even if you thought you were safe, you can't keep thinking back on when he was in your head.

In any other situation, you're of the opinion that it's not for us to decide whether someone lives or dies. But this is a different story. Between what that prick forced you to do, and what you saw him to to others, you firmly believe that someone needs to take him out. He can't just go around mind raping people, forcing them to bend to his will and get away with it. All those people; most he scarred for life, and some might even go to prison because of what he made them do.

As you're musing on all this, you realize that's you're only making yourself more upset. Okay, focus on the signs you're passing. Maybe you'll find a gelato shop or something.

A few more blocks, and no gelato shop in sight. There is however, a little sign that reads: Nelson and Murdock Attorneys at law. Maybe the universe is trying to tell you something. Your experience might be able help some of the people who were under Kilgrave's control.

You take a moment to consider your options. Judging by their tiny sign, and the building they're in, they're new at this. Which presents its own set of pros and cons. If they're just starting out, maybe they still have a zeal for justice, and (by some miracle) they might believe you. It would be great to see this guy put away, but what chance do you stand against someone who controls minds? Especially with a couple inexperienced attorneys. Still, someone may have enlisted their services. Maybe maybe a client of theirs is being held accountable for a crime Kilgrave made them commit.

Either way, burying your head in the sand isn't an option. And so, you head into the building. Most of the offices seem pretty dark, faded and half scraped off names decorating doors. As you make your way down the hallway, you start to doubt if Nelson and Murdock are in fact, working out of this place. You're about to leave when you see a door with a piece of paper taped to it. Nelson and Murdock, it reads. You take a breath before you knock on the door. It feels like you're standing in the hall with nothing but the fading echo of the knock for ages, but that could be the nerves talking. Still, you decided to try the door. "Hello?"

A strawberry blond greets you at the door with a smile; and a look of not-quite concealed surprise. "Hello! come in."

"Hi." You give her a smile. "Uh, do you do walk-ins?"

A man with dirty blond, shoulder length hair, and a fox tie, walks out of a room to your right. "Today we do."

"Everyday actually." A brunette man with a cane and glasses corrects as he walks out of a room to your left.

"I'm Nelson, he's Murdock." The one with the fun tie says.

You nod and introduce yourself. "How much do you charge for a consultation? I'm not even sure I have a case."

"Consultations are free." Mr. Murdock tells you. "Do you want to take this into the conference room?"

You take a breath. "Yeah."

"Do you mind if we record this Miss l/n?" Mr. Nelson asks.

"Oh please, my first name is fine. And yeah, you can record it."

"Alright, y/n, what brings you into our office today?" Mr. Murdock inquires.

"Have you guys heard the reports of Kilgrave?" Your voice is too tight.

"Yeah, people are saying he's a mind controller or something. What a crazy world to live in." Nelson shakes his head.

"Yeah, it is. Uh, do you believe them?"