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Magica De Spell ([personal profile] lifesa_witch) wrote in [community profile] happilyeverbeginning2019-10-14 10:27 pm

So stay away from me / the beast is ugly (scrooge x magica)

 The carriage ride was so long that by the time the horses stopped, night had already settled in. It was a full moon, allowing the stone pathway to be illuminated. The rider said nothing, simply taking Scrooge's bags and walking on ahead. With any luck, this wouldn't be a return trip - but luck had died long ago in this place.

In the distance, one could hear the caws of several ravens, far away in the dark forests. It was difficult to see the house in the darkness, but it was certainly large and grand. Definitely belonging to someone of high class and lots of money. After all, it was part of the reason Scrooge was here.

Another servant was at the door, waiting for them.

"Either look her in the eyes," he warned, "or have them stay on the floor. Never anywhere else. Just keep your introduction and qualifications short. it is..." He hesitated, glancing backwards. "Often too easy to stoke her anger. And lastly... never ask questions."

Some of these things had probably been told to Scrooge before - he'd been recommended the job, after all. Granted, the recommendation came with the mysterious woman buying up his shop like it was nothing. Still, it seemed at least the servants wanted this to go well.

Whatever "this" was... it was about to begin, if he was ready to enter.
richestduck: (Life lessons)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Mummy makes sure to stuff me like a turkey first," he told her wryly. "I always eat light the day after visiting home."
richestduck: (I'M BACK)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh stuffing everyone she can silly is a new hobby for her. We were very poor when I was young. Besides, I do a lot of walking around to burn off the excess weight."
richestduck: (Tipping the hat)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Even now." He tapped his bad leg. "If I don't exercise this, it stiffens up even more than when the weather turns. When that happens, I can't walk."
richestduck: (Reminiscing - Sad)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"...A few times," he admitted, "but it's nothing I can't deal with. Besides, you need to find Ratface now that you have your powers back."
richestduck: (...hugs?)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Scrooge looked at her in surprise. "Honestly, I...I don't know how I could repay you for it if you did."

Being able to walk unaided. Running for the first time in his life.

He'd be able to swim properly. Maybe even learn to ride...
richestduck: (What do you want from me?)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Disguise it?"

He wasn't sure what she meant. If she meant make it look like he was walking normally, well, he appreciated the thought but it wouldn't matter.
richestduck: (Fond Smile)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
So just as he'd thought.

He smiled and shook his head. "In that case, I'll pass. My pride's not so tall that I feel like I need to hide my limp."
richestduck: (Getting worried)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"I might be, but that's a big 'if'," he told her.
richestduck: (Fond Smile)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thank you."

He got up from his seat to take the basket.

"I suppose I should stop pestering you. It was nice."
richestduck: (Hat Covering Eyes)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Of course."

He left the room, sighing softly.

Well, what had he been thinking? That she missed his company?

Why wouldn't this awful feeling just die already?
richestduck: (Scrooge McDone)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-11 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
The cold unfeeling numbers were actually a relief. He couldn't think about his emotions when going over the accounts. Buying, selling, trading. It helped clear his mind.

But when he closed the books for the day, he had to admit that he wished for things that wouldn't be: two perfectly-strong legs, Magica's attention.

"Might as well go for a dip to cool my head." True it was cold out but the outdoor bath would be a nice distraction.
richestduck: (Reminiscing - Sad)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-12 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
Unfortunately, Scrooge didn't see her. Especially once his glasses came off.

He stripped down and hobbled into the open air bath, sitting down on the edge of the bath and letting his feet dangle in the water.
richestduck: (Resigned)

[personal profile] richestduck 2019-11-12 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
Scrooge didn't notice her, closing his eyes as he let his legs soak. He felt around with his good foot, trying to judge if this was a good place to climb in. The problem was that getting out would be difficult with his bad leg.

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