you don't know me

[insertusername]

bad rap

The things we become known for aren’t always what we’d like to be known for. Reputations are hard to run from. Sometimes they’re not even deserved. So here’s your chance to set the record straight. Clear up some misplaced assumptions, debunk any rumours about yourself and defy your stereotypes.

how to play:

Top level with something(s) your character is tired of people assuming about them, blaming them for, or pigeonholing them about, etc. Say it in person or over text.

Comment on any surprising, or not so surprising declarations.

Comments

[lawyerbyday]

I wouldn't be much of a friend if I got pissy over boundaries, Bucky.

[Not that he was always the best friend, but he tried.]

[counterstep]

( huffing gently, he remarked idly, ) People lose friends for less.

( but he did appreciate the reassurance while also knowing that matt was a genuinely caring person regardless of bucky's own path. )

A drink would be fine. And whatever comes with that.

[lawyerbyday]

I'll try not to let my imagination run away with me.

[The smile he gave Bucky told him that might not be true. But at least he'd keep it to himself.]

[counterstep]

( huffing again, he smiled faintly, shrugging with the shoulder matt's hold was against. )

You never know. Maybe I'd want to.

[lawyerbyday]

A blind man can hope.

[There were times on occasion when Matt hammed up the blind bit. Flirting was one of those times.]

[counterstep]

( pfft. )

Does that line work on anyone?

[lawyerbyday]

That's an opener. Not usually my closer. Besides- [He leaned in a little closer, smiling still.] -you're coming home with me.

[counterstep]

( laughing, ) Good point.

( when they reached the door, he withdrew his arm, letting matt lead the way properly. harder to go up stairs arm and arm anyway. it did beg the question, though. )

Why don't you live on the ground floor?

[lawyerbyday]

Why would I?

[His legs weren't broken, Bucky. Gosh. But then he took pity on the poor man.]

I get a decent cut in rent because I'm the only person the landlord could find to rent the apartment to. I think you'll see why when we get there.

[counterstep]

( bucky looked confused at that, not that it mattered much. real estate was big money in new york. hard to imagine someone actually having difficulty renting out a place, even with a highly inflated price. )

It's not a former toxic waste facility, is it?

[lawyerbyday]

What? No, no. Just... poor planning for surrounding businesses.

[They got to the top of the stairs and Matt reached into his pocket to pull out his keys.]

My lights are off since I don't need them, but you'll figure out that you might not either.

[counterstep]

( cryptic. but it does hint at something bucky's starting to suspect. )

Bad light levels?

[lawyerbyday]

[Matt's answer was to laugh, unlocking the door and stepping in. He could hear the billboard that caught everyone's attention, the electric crackle of it loud when he focused on it.]

You tell me.

[counterstep]

( oh, god. )

It's. So. ( a beat. ) Much.

Blackout curtains exist, though. Electric buzz aside.

[lawyerbyday]

They're large windows. The view apparently is the billboard or nothing. It was fine before they started rebuilding after the Incident, but when they did, they put that up and half the block's building owners almost rioted.

But it's something that works for a guy who doesn't care about the view.

[counterstep]

( yeah, that certainly made sense. )

...can I turn on the light anyway? It's really. Unnatural light color. I'd prefer something more regular, assuming your lightbulbs aren't also done up in neon colors.

[lawyerbyday]

Please do. I have friends over and it'd be a dick move to have neon blue and pink lights installed. Switch is over there.

[counterstep]

Thanks. ( stepping away briefly, he found the switch in question and flicked it on. there's a sigh of relief at the much more even warm, white light. )

Nice place. ( which conflicted with the lights outside, but it was really well kept, even furnished. bucky's place isn't even furnished. ) Did you pick the furniture? Or?

[lawyerbyday]

Foggy helped me. It's all stuff his family was willing to donate, that or something we thrifted. All I asked him for was that it not be eye searing for when I do have people over, otherwise I'd make a suit out of it and haunt him with it.

[He set the keys aside, shrugged out of his jacket and went to hang it up.]

Would you like beer or whiskey?

[counterstep]

( foggy. a friend, clearly. a close one. they were actually handsome pieces. not necessarily cheap either, even if thrifted. bucky smiled to himself faintly at the knowledge. it meant he really cared about matt. )

Whiskey, if it's not too much trouble.

( his preferred drink, but more expensive when out. the alcohol didn't hit like it would with a regular human either, of course, but he could still savor the taste, the warmth against his lips. )

[lawyerbyday]

Not at all. That's why I offered. I'm glad you have a preference.

[Matt moved past Bucky, hand trailing along his arm as he left, both to touch just to touch and to let him know he was passing. Then he headed into his kitchen to find his alcohol shelf. He had friends who drank a lot, and he'd been known to drown the noise with booze as well. It helped to have a good stock.]

Make yourself at home.

[counterstep]

( the way matt moved about his apartment said a lot, a certainty that shared his comfort and familiarity with the space. rather than call his agency into question, bucky decided it best to find a seat on the couch, where he imagined they'd likely be settling. )

Your friends visit a lot?

[lawyerbyday]

Not really. Not anymore. Foggy's got himself a girl and between work and his home life, we mostly keep our social interactions to the office and Josie's.

[That was it for friends, Bucky. He and Karen were a little complicated, but they kept it strictly to work and Josie's with Foggy.]

I go see my priest now and then. Confession's good for the soul.

[counterstep]

( chuckling, ) A very Catholic thing to say.

How do you reconcile your interest in men, with your faith?

[lawyerbyday]

Not all Catholics are homophobic. The way I see it, love is love. Same sex couples exist in multiple species; penguins, swans, dogs. Lots of monogamous and polyamorous species partake in it, so how isn't it a natural thing. Besides, there's no commandment that says thou shall not be gay. The rest of it's up to interpretation.

[He brought two glasses over to the table along with the bottle of whiskey, pouring at the table and leaving the bottle there in case a refill was wanted. He slid the glass carefully in front of Bucky, then took a seat himself.]

The bible has God pissed off more about people eating shellfish than he says anything about lying with another man, and yet shrimp cocktails and lobster bisque are happily gorged on. I think people like to use the bible to promote their own agenda, but only when it means they get to oppress others. The ones who are actually following their faith happily don't gather in mobs to tell people what to do.