Marvels Luke Cage
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Cage manages to shepherd Piranha through this altercation, but not without twisting his charges ankle.
For the moment, theyre safe.
But theres no telling how long itll hold.
In the meantime, Luke has a debate with himself over the linguistic tangibility of rassclat.
Bushmaster seems pleased with that descriptor.
Not everyone at the diner is as amenable.
Theyre to show no weakness.
For emphasis, were given a few shots of the streets being hot.
Meanwhile, Shades is taking his own precautions and finding discord among hisowncrew regarding Mariahs decisions.
As ever, Comanche takes issue with that, and he prods Shades on Mariahs true intentions.
He tells him that its time to cut her lose.
Comanche even asks the guy what advice hed give himself.
At the police station, we learn that Mariahs in custody, being stared down by Misty.
When Misty suggests that the department asks Luke for help, Mariah immediately calls her out on it.
So Ridenhour tells Misty to head home.
In her frustration, she vents, evaluating the hand shes been dealt.
He literally calls her May May.
Ill be fine, she says, when he tells her to reconsider.
Its good to see you, Tommy.
But regardless whether the cops assist him, Lukes still saddled with Piranha.
Turns out, whoever controls Piranha, controls Mariah and Shades and Harlems Paradise.
Luke rightly decides that Piranhas a valuable gambling chip.
Of course the two dudes turn out to be Comanche and Shades.
Theyve even brought those arms theyd held onto.
The men post up in two chairs to stake out the barbershop.
He tells Comanche that they can be so much more than gangsters.
That they can get out of this life.
And Comanche says, We are more than that, or did you forget?
Comanche speaks it into existence.
He talks about how they consummated their feelings at Seagate.
Were out now, he says.
I aint different, says Comanche.
But it is what it is.
But well need more information.
So well sit on it for now.
He isnt consulting for the department anymore.
Theyre catching up over dinner.
But what Misty has to do is think about whatsreal.
She tells Ridenhour that shes worried shell become Scarfe.
And, despite his protests, she resigns from her position accordingly.
Whats also really real is the tension rising between Bushmaster and his uncle.
Theyre disagreeing, as usual, on the formers brutality.
When Bushmaster argues that he has to kill Mariah, his uncle tells him to go ahead.
But Bushmasters methods (he calls them terrorism) arent the way.
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.
The past is gone, he says.
You cant change it.
All you’re free to do is build something for the next generation.
They exchange a look.
Make a couple of faces.
And Bushmaster tells his uncle that, ultimately, war is the way itll go.
She asks her assistant to pour her another.
She toasts to trust and love, screw em both.
When Piranha ascended into wealth, he told his father he could take a hike.
Ill tell you whats better than great, he tells Luke.
Paying all my moms bills.
Calling her at least once a day.
Im my own father.
When Luke went to prison, his father didnt believe he was innocent.
Piranha tells Luke that hes just running from himself, and that he should see the Reverend.
So Luke, naturally, dodges the issue entirely and calls Misty instead.
He asks if he can house him, temporarily.
And what does Luke do with the new-found time on his hands?
He literally calls Bushmaster on the phone to challenge him to a good old-fashioned showdown.
They plan a fight on High Bridge.
If Bushmaster wins, supposedly he gets Piranha.
If Luke wins, Bushmaster will leave Harlem alone.
Which still doesnt make sense, really?
But in the middle of their match, Bushmaster blows something in Lukes eyes, freezing him up.
Presumably its something herbal, from either his stocks or Tildas.
