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Chapter 3 is here! (A slightly shorter one this time because chapter 4 is a big one!)

Relationship: Matt Murdock/Karen Page

Chapters: 3/20

Chapter Summary:

“So, are you going to tell me what the hell is going on or do you want to lie to me some more?” Matt’s voice startles her, Karen almost misses him as he leans against the back wall adjacent to the bathroom, hands in his pockets, “Because your heart is going crazy and I know it’s not because of a headache.”

Her hand flies to her chest, “Jesus, Matt. You scared me.”

Pushing off the wall, he slides his hands out of his pockets to rest at his sides, “You’ve been scared all night.”

She knew he would be able to tell, knew at some point he would ask but she wasn’t expecting this. The way he seems personally offended by that fact or the hardness of his clenched jaw. 

Read on AO3 → https://archiveofourown.org/works/88538686

by RunningInThePouringRain

Karen squeezes her eyes shut, “I don’t need Daredevil to be my personal bodyguard.”

Words: 8447, Chapters: 1/20, Language: English

Fandoms: Daredevil (TV)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/M

Characters: Matt Murdock, Karen Page, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, Jessica Jones (Marvel), Brett Mahoney

Relationships: Matt Murdock/Karen Page

“i always feel like probably that is the closest, most honest version of matt murdock when he’s with her…”

Right now, it feels like we’re missing those quieter moments where scenes can just breathe. I’m holding off full judgment until the final two episodes air, but honestly, I’m a tad disappointed with how Matt and Karen’s relationship has been handled this season so far. I was really hoping for at least a flashback about how they finally got back together or more meaningful dialogue exploring their relationship together. Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love that they are finally together, but I am missing some of those quieter moments between them from the previous series.

I get that eight episodes can make things feel rushed, but that makes it even more important to prioritize the main characters. That’s why I’m surprised we haven’t seen more, especially knowing how Charlie and Deborah approach their roles. They’ve both openly spoken about how much thought they put into their characters’ backstories and relationships, which makes the lack of on-screen development here feel like a bit of a missed opportunity.

So far, this season has leaned heavily into a good guys vs. bad guys dynamic, which is very enjoyable, but I also want to see more of what’s going on internally with these characters. Their emotional journeys are what make the story resonate.

Chapter 3 is here! (A slightly shorter one this time because chapter 4 is a big one!)

Relationship: Matt Murdock/Karen Page

Chapters: 3/20

Chapter Summary:

“So, are you going to tell me what the hell is going on or do you want to lie to me some more?” Matt’s voice startles her, Karen almost misses him as he leans against the back wall adjacent to the bathroom, hands in his pockets, “Because your heart is going crazy and I know it’s not because of a headache.”

Her hand flies to her chest, “Jesus, Matt. You scared me.”

Pushing off the wall, he slides his hands out of his pockets to rest at his sides, “You’ve been scared all night.”

She knew he would be able to tell, knew at some point he would ask but she wasn’t expecting this. The way he seems personally offended by that fact or the hardness of his clenched jaw.