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I will admit that I am... surprised by this. It is quite a departure from your usual band of well-meaning rogues.

And after all this time.

I have to wonder what it is you expect to accomplish by this. I suspect that this is merely a test, stretching your legs as it were. Just to see if you can. If this is the case, I hope you have mind where you leave me when you're through, I'm sure that we both know I won't be staying in prison for long, but that doesn't mean I wish to be returned there.

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If you get out, you can expect the devil to come knocking, Fisk.

When.

And is it strange that I look forward to that meeting?

That depends on whether or not you're asking a masochist.

Regardless, I can assure you that the feeling isn't mutual.

Oh? Are you that concerned that you won't survive another round?

If there's anything you've taught me, it's a minuscule understanding of selflessness. No. I'm not concerned about my own survival.

What I am concerned about is you, wasting my time at the expense of innocent lives. Again.

[He makes a quiet, thoughtful sound] You truly believe that anyone in this city is innocent?

Does it really come as any surprise that you and I don't share the same beliefs?

Not in the least, but you asked as if I may have changed my mind.

Contrary to popular belief, prison is meant to be rehabilitative, not punitive.

So I merely need to be rehabilitated? Redeemed? [There's a definite sneer there, though whether it's at the perceived naivete, or at the very idea of redemption is unclear.]

If you're asking the American correctional system? Yes.

If you're asking me? That would be underestimating you. Oversimplifying your capabilities.

And that? Is a dangerous game to be playing.

You may yet prove to be a worthy adversary. [He's impressed, really, there aren't many that realize that about him, which is how he likes it. Victory over someone who thinks they know how far he'll go is satisfying, of course.

But this? This is going to be even better.]

[ The Art of War. Tiring undergraduate reading but Matt's taken at least one thing from it. And that is to know your enemy.

But adversaries? That's enough to earn a soft, almost spiteful laugh. ]

What is it that they say about keeping your friends close, Fisk?

You do know where to find me for the foreseeable future. [Something like amusement coloring his tone, still sure that he's not going to be spending much more time in prison]

[Ward's voice is quiet, arms crossed] You're quite the optimist.

Perhaps. Though mostly it's simply knowing how things work.

So few people don't. It's a tragedy. It'll never bring them happiness or closure.

I would complain, but it does make things easier for those of us who do know.

Once you know how something works, you know how to make it work to your advantage.

[Despite everything Ward manages a knowing smile, but it's not entirely there.]

...And use it to better people?

Perhaps. Not everyone can be bettered. Not everyone deserves the hand up. But some, certainly.

Right. You're right where you belong, Fisk.

Perhaps, though as of right now I'm not exactly anywhere.

It's ... bothersome, really. Being Schrodinger's Villain, as it were.

As opposed to the cat? Well, yeah, I guess you could say that.

[OOC: Totally meta: Yeah...who knows where he will be in the series future.]

In prison, or on my way there anywhere but here. Here, now, there's a world of possibilities, time will tell which one the mun decides on. Or more than one, that's how possibilities work.

[ooc: ugh, I know, right? Part of why I'm flailing over him having made himself at home at this point in the game.]

I couldn't agree more to be honest.

Some people don't deserve the help, they need to be...called into line as it were.

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