( to: everyone )

[catholica]

My name is Matthew Murdock and I'm wondering if anyone could help me or point me in the direction where I could help myself.

( this isn't something he really needs but he figures it'll give him an idea of both who all is here, what they can do, and who might answer a call for help from someone they think needs it. )

For those that don't know me, which is nearly everyone, I'm blind. To save you any questions, I've been that way since I was a kid, it doesn't hurt, you can see my eyes if you want, and no, I don't have a dog. Wish I had a dog, they're cute.

Anyway, when I showed up here, I came without walking cane. I've been using a branch because it's what's available but I'm hoping someone might recommend a place to either buy something similar or resources to make one.

( he doesn't need the cane, really, but it's good to have for a myriad of reasons. )

If nothing else, I can stick my hands out and go at that it that way but I'd rather not apologize for accidentally grabbing someone. Thanks in advance.

Comments

[piqure]

[ the name flashes across his vision when he's fussing around with one thing or another for tony, and it makes him almost drop it. he blinks a few times, brows furrowed, heart in his throat for a brief second.

okay, no, he might not know him. he might not know him yet or already and so he forces himself out of assumption, tries to formulate the response more carefully. but peter parker certainly remembered the name of the lawyer who tried to help. a lawyer who, ostensibly, had near as sharp reflexes as spiderman. ]

Hi — Mister Murdock! This is Peter Parker. It's nice to meet you?

I can help make you something, if you're in Cadens?

[catholica]

Hello, Mr. Parker. It's nice to meet you as well.

( unfortunately, he doesn't quite know you yet, peter, but he will at some point. )

I'm in Cadens unless I've gotten lost.

( it's not a great joke but still. )

I'd appreciate any help you could give me. I'm still finding my way around this place. It's really...unfamiliar.

[piqure]

[ he — well, disappointed isn't the right word at the lack of evident recognition. it's okay. that changes little, in the grand scheme of things. doesn't change peter's knowledge of mr murdock's help. or his gratitude. ]

Well, Cadens IS pretty big.

I can come up to meet you, if you sort of know where you are? And we can talk about what design you need out of your cane and everything.
Also, I can answer any questions! And give you any info you might need, especially if this is all still really new. It's a lot, right?

And — this might be a really specific question but — you're from New York, right?

[righteously]

Where you holed up, Matt? Free Cities, Thorne, Solvunn, or Florida?

[catholica]

Florida? I don't think I've got the tan to be in Florida.

( he tries to picture himself on a beach and fails. )

Free Cities. I'm pretty to this whole thing but it's been about a month so I figured I should try and get myself adjusted finally.

[righteously]

It ain't about the tan, man, it's about the gators. If you can wrestle a gator, you pass the Florida test.

The good news is we've got inventors coming out the wazoo here. Got a guy making me a tattoo gun as we speak. He does discounts for summoned, if you wanna hit him up. He goes by Jayce, he works at Lee's blacksmithy. I'd offer to show you the way right now, but I'm out of town on a hunt. Won't be back until tomorrow morning.

[techmaturgy]

I had a similar experience--not your exact situation, but I arrived here lacking necessary aids. The infirmary at the barracks gave me what they had on hand, but it was less-than-ideal.

Luckily, you'll find no shortage of craftsmen in Cadens. My partner are I are fabricators; we could certainly help, or point you in the direction of someone else, if you prefer.

[catholica]

I'll admit that I didn't even think to ask at the infirmary since I wasn't injured. I thought I'd leave them to more serious things.

( but stupid to not think of that. )

Fabricators? That's not a word I've heard before.

[techmaturgy]

We're inventors. We make things. It's sort of a catch-all term.

[hextechhead]

Hello, I am Jayce, the blacksmith Dean mentioned above. My partner also commented above. We can easily design for you any kind of cane that would be helpful. Considering it's the kind of aid that is necessary to get around, I would be happy to make it for you for free.

-Jayce Talis

[catholica]

Hello, Jayce.

Yes, your partner mentioned fabricators? Is that a form of magic? I'd definitely want the help but call me curious. Still learning about this place.

[hextechhead]

It basically means we are manufacturers of inventive products. It leans more creative than typical blacksmithing. Back home we created advanced technology for our city. I made Viktor's cane so I have experience with them.

[industries]

> Normally I'd throw you a bone – cane, whatever – but you can trust everyone who reached out here to get the job done, FYI
> Anyway
> Steve Rogers. You said you know him?

[catholica]

I appreciate the sentiment, at least.

But, I know who Steve is. We're not personal friends or anything but, from what I've learned, I think we're from the same world. I live in Hell's Kitchen.

[industries]

> That makes three of us, then.
> Or like. Ten.
> From the same world, not Hell's Kitchen, that would be. Weirdly specific.
> All coworkers so far, except you, which
>
> What did you say you did again?

[carmesi]

I hadn't realized the cane I saw in the Horizon would not exist in the real world.
Looks like you got yourself options to pick from in Cadens at least.

[catholica]

Guess I just got lucky in the dream. Or maybe it translated my very fashionable branch into something better.

And yeah, I think I've got a few good options to choose one. Maybe I'll get a couple in case I lose some in another nightmare.

anonymous

[endcaller]

Might I suggest going into the woods and finding a stick?

[catholica]

You can definitely suggest it but I already took your advice and I've been using a branch for awhile.

Any other contributions?

[cointosser]

I have not a dog, but my pet gryphon is a loyal pet, if you are looking for one. Though, on second thought, he's a bit more of a cat than a dog, and loafs about most of the day, so... this may actually not be useful. Are you looking for a dog? Perhaps I could help you find one! I have a small bit of an in with the local animal market. Or I could craft you a bird. It may not last longer than a day or so, though...

[Unfortunately, Jaskier may have missed the point about the dog.]

However, for anything further, I do endorse Jayce and Viktor's work. It is rather lovely stuff.

[catholica]

You could craft me a bird?

( there's a lot about what jaskier's said that he wants to ask about but that sticks out for matt. )

[subhuman]

Hey, if I were you I wouldn't out myself so quickly. There's got to be a few good grabs to get in.

[ He's joking! Probably. ]

[catholica]

I don't know how well that would work out for me. I'd be surprised if I didn't get slapped in the face more than once.

[unnecessaryflourishes]

The available locations for such a device would no doubt vary depending on your current location.

[catholica]

My apologies.

Cadens, if that helps. I know there's plenty of available businesses here but I wasn't sure which one to look to for something like this.