i thought my heart had learned its lesson / it feels so good when you start out (scrooge x magica)

[lifesa_witch]

Magica was not here willingly - but then, as of late, nothing in her life was going by her say-so. To be quite honest, she'd rather be under a rock for the rest of her life, but her "best friend" refused to hear it. That explained why they were at the front desk at this ridiculous place, with Brigitta signing themselves in and telling Magica about all the wonderful things the resort offered, with Magica not listening at all.

They made quite the look as they headed to the ranch itself, per Brigitta's insistence - one blonde dressed all in bright colors, the dark-haired woman dressed all in black. Brigitta continued to yammer on about this and that, with Magica keeping her head low, occasionally rubbing her arm. It was cold out.

Maybe Brigitta had good intentions, but as far as Magica was concerned, they weren't good enough.

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[lifesa_witch]

Brigitta, never missing an opportunity to babble, was more than happy to turn her head and answer. "Oh, we're from Duckberg! Darling place, really, they have the cutest statues of what's-his-name, Coot something or other, but the best malls naturally..." On and on about her favorite places to shop, to eat, to window-show, "window-eat", so and so forth.

Magica looked over at Scrooge, silently commending his mother for throwing herself on top of that grenade.

[richestduck]

Scrooge rolled his eyes before blowing out a sigh.

Arthur brought his flask above the table and held it out to Magica. "I'm surprised you don't carry one of these on you at all times."

It was good, strong whiskey.

[lifesa_witch]

Gods, wasn't that tempting. She looked over at Brigitta, who was still rambling, and decided a quick swig wouldn't hurt. One gulp, and she handed it back over.

"She's the only one who stuck around. I suppose that's better than being alone." Although that was at times doubtful.

[richestduck]

Arthur shrugged. "Suppose you gotta point." He took a swig of his flask before handing it over to Scrooge who finally succumbed to temptation. Neither bothered to wipe the mouth of the flask before taking a drink. "But I still think you outta get some kinda medal or somethin' for putting up with all the noise."

Scrooge handed the flask back to Arthur. "So, Magica, what did you think of your room?"

[lifesa_witch]

Magica offered a little smile. "I did mean what I said. It's a nice room."

Then, a bit of a snort. "But with the way you keep asking, what did you expect me to say? That it's a pigsty, and I'm ever so offended? Let me guess - it's haunted."

[richestduck]

"Well, that is the room where the original owner's daughter hung herself after her parents forbade her from marrying her one true love," Scrooge said with a perfectly straight face.

[lifesa_witch]

Magica crossed her arms, giving him an expression of pure bemusement. "Saying that to a woman who was dumped by her fiance. You're bold."

[richestduck]

"Did I offend you?" he asked, raising an amused eyebrow.

[lifesa_witch]

"No. But I have a feeling if your mother wasn't doing us both a huge favor and instead heard what you said, you'd be grounded for infinity."

[richestduck]

"I know. I like to live dangerously," Scrooge joked.

Matilda took a sip of her water. "I could mention it to Mummy later."

"Have mercy," he mockingly pleaded.

[lifesa_witch]

Every time it seemed like Brigitta was about to "rejoin" the conversation, Downy asked her something else, bless her.

Magica leaned back. "If you really want danger, I could tell my friend you're single and looking."

[richestduck]

"Too much danger! I yield, I yield!" Scrooge laughed.

Matilda giggled beside Scrooge. Well, this was more spirit than she'd seen in this particular guest the entire time she'd been here.

[lifesa_witch]

The laughter was infectious, and Magica wound up laughing as well. "You poor little man! I promise to give mercy!"

[richestduck]

"Thank you for your kindness," he said, his snickering ruining any attempt at solemnity.

[lifesa_witch]

"It's the literal least I can do." She felt good, actually happy. She wasn't sure she'd ever feel like this again - or at least not for a long time.

[richestduck]

Scrooge took a bite of his meal, taking a moment to savor it, before saying, "In all seriousness, I'm glad you like your room. You'll have to walk past Miss MacBridge's room to get to the main lounge and its fireplace though."

"You're room's closer to the staff rooms," Matilda said, answering the question of where the family and the others slept when there was no bunkhouse.

[lifesa_witch]

Magica nodded. "I doubt I'll be walking alone anywhere for a long time." She said with a gesture to the rambling Brigitta. Who even knew what she was going on about now? Downy likely hadn't gotten a word in.

"She's convinced if I'm not smiling 24/7, I must be ready to jump off a cliff."

[richestduck]

"I'd find it scarier if you did smile all the time," Arthur remarked. "Lot of crazies do nothing but smile."

[lifesa_witch]

Magica snorted - after all, that did describe Brigitta, who was often nothing but smiles herself. "It is nice to hear someone else say it for once."

[richestduck]

"Mm." Scrooge nodded his head.

Arthur took another bite of his food. "Everybody says they want everyone to be happy but nobody'll admit that being happy all the time ain't natural."

[lifesa_witch]

"Some people just refuse to accept that sadness and other negative feelings are a natural part of life." Magica ate a little. "Ever since... everything... happened, Brigitta hasn't 'allowed' me to grieve. But then... nothing bad's ever happened to her." A shrug.

"We've both been spoiled, but she never had to suffer for it."

[richestduck]

Scrooge snorted. "That much is obvious."

"She doesn't keep animals at home, does she? Scrooge ranted about the whole keeping Yukon in a 'little yard' thing." Arthur took another bite.

[lifesa_witch]

Magica shook her head. "She's never been able to commit to an animal, thank goodness. I imagine if she did have Yukon, she'd keep it for a week and then hire someone else to take care of it before shuffling it off somewhere."

She then looked over at Scrooge. "Let's face it. She made the offer to get a date."

[richestduck]

"Oh, that was obvious," Scrooge said bluntly. "I'm just glad she hasn't tried getting handsy."

"I still say you shoulda sued that one," Arthur commented.

"Bad publicity and you no nobody would take it seriously."

[lifesa_witch]

"What you ought to do is buy a fake ring." Magica suggested, holding up her hand where her own ring used to be. "One look and that's all it takes. It's technically not lying, since most won't ask."