It brings out the best in most everyone / But it brings out the devil in me (DW x Morgana)

[lovebites_sodoi]

 [ Ah, Christmastime. A time of merriment, of wishes coming true, and all that other nonsense children's specials yammer on about. Unfortunately, villainy never takes a holiday! In St. Canard's largest mall, two villains are taking over tinsel-town, but one of them isn't aware of the other. Morgana and the Ghoulies crashed a choir contest, and are now taking to the stores to rock and rob.

As usual, Morgana strikes out on her own, because she doesn't need her band-mates holding her back! ... And also because she wants to see if she can grab a quick gift for Drake Mallard. But what do you get for the man who has everything? Still oblivious that the man in the shadowy disguise and the adorable father of the year were one and the same, Morgana skated down an escalator, never noticing the unusual amounts of greenery here and there in the shopping insanity. ]

Outta the way! Rockstar, coming through! And there sure won't be a Silent Night!

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[lovebites_sodoi]

[ Oh, now she's mad. She grabs her guitar, starting to get up from Santa's seat. ]

How dare he use our complicated relationship against us! He must have been trying to distract us so he could keep attacking the mall uninterrupted!

[ Because for what other reason would he want Morgana and Darkwing to go on a smooch-fest? She can't think of it! ]

[flapsin]

I know! It's so out of character for him to pull something like this! He usually has such respect and reverance for matters of the heart...

[He assumes a fighting pose.]

We'll just have to see if he's open to any constructive criticism about his characterization!! [With that, he starts trying to attack the roses!]

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ Not only is she mad, but she's also very embarrassed to be 'called out' like this! That Bushroot knew her for about five minutes and already knew she'd shut down her crime just to kiss Darkwing! How dare he imply she's just that easily distracted by her stud of a superhero! She could totally resist him if she wanted to! It's not her fault he's so scrumptious!

So she's definitely weed-whacking with her guitar a little stronger than necessary. ]

He's definitely no longer on my list of favorite characters... Ugh! I'm about ready to give him a black and blue Christmas!

[flapsin]

I know, right? Well, this doesn't have an effect on his standing in my list of all-time favorite Darkwing Duck rogues, but still... I'm ready to put on a special performance of A Fistmas Carol! It's time that he got haunted by the three spirits of vengeance!

[He tears at some more roses!]

These roses aren't even putting up a fight! Wait, why aren't they doing that? What... kind of trap is this?

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[ It takes a few more roses to get smashed into smithereens for Morgana to come to the same conclusion. She blinks slowly, poking at one with her foot. ]

... This was a trap, right? I mean, why else do this? Who would waste that much time and energy just to have us kiss? What would be the point?

[flapsin]

[Darkwing was deep in thought trying to puzzle this out, until something dawned on him while listening to Morgana. A look of dread washes over him.]

Oh no. It can't be...

[He gives Morgana a serious look, as if about to relate a dire warning.]

Morgana. Are you familiar with the concept of 'shipping'?

[looks directly at the camera]

[lovebites_sodoi]

... I am. A little familiar. With the idea.

[ Judging by how bright red her cheeks are turning, she's more than a little familiar. It's one thing to openly flirt with Darkwing in public, it's quite another to have a complete stranger come out and go "I support you two in a relationship!" when they don't even know the two! She's torn between being mortified and flattered! ]

It... it... it's none of his business! And I have a boyfriend! Sort of. A-and we haven't even gone on a real date yet! And, and, and...

[flapsin]

So you get it. Good, I don't have my flash cards on me.

[It is kinda weird and embarrassing. But also kinda sweet? Darkwing rubs at his neck uncertainly.]

It does... feel a little weird when it actually happens to you in real life! It- it's okay, Morgana! We'll get through this, a-and I'm sure we can work out any boyfriend business! [Assuming the boyfriend in question is actually him!]

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ The urge to just run and hide is overwhelming! This is all too much! Usually she enjoys being the center of attention, but that is supposed be for music, not for confusing feelings!

She's getting so overly-flustered she begins whacking the roses away again, babbling without thinking! ]

I don't know how to handle this! I can concoct evil plans on the fly, write up a new song in seconds, but what am I supposed to do with this?! I've never even HAD a boyfriend before I came to St. Canard!

[flapsin]

[He's quickly distracted by what she reveals at the end there!]

Wait, what? Are you saying that I'm your fir- er, I mean, I'm your first in line to hear you haven't had a boyfriend before? What about a girlfriend? I'm sure you had to have had someone! Aside from Creepy Count Mcfiancee!

[lovebites_sodoi]

...

[ And she's reached her embarrassment tolerance. She really hadn't meant that last thing to slip out! She doesn't want to admit that Darkwing (And Drake) is her first love! So she does what she does best when confronted by a no-win situation.

She bolts.

Now Mortified! Now Ashamed! Now Flustered and Shame-faced! On Bashful! On Shamed! On Demeaned and Red-faced!]

[flapsin]

Wait!! Don't go!

[Darkwing rushes over her, leaping over festive displays and remaining Bushroot plants as he pursues her.]

Our team-up's not over yet! Y-you can tell me anything, you know!

[lovebites_sodoi]

I'M NOT TELLING YOU OR THAT OVERGROWN DANDELION ANYTHING!

[ She's not even going to bother present shopping or store robbing! She's out! She's also embarrassed she's not even looking where she's going, save for finding an exit, so she's probably going to trip and fall on any ill-placed plants here and there.

Her image! Her precious image! She's supposed to be a tempting seductress of darkness, not some lovestruck goofy choir girl! ]

[flapsin]

D-don't lump us together! [He meekly requests, while continuing his pursuit! At least any trip-ups will help him with catching up, even as he bumps into poles here and there.]

My motives are pure. You don't even have to tell me! It- it doesn't bother me how many people you must have dated in the past!

[lovebites_sodoi]

Oh, that's easy for you to say! I bet your little black book is longer than Santa's Naughty or Nice list!

[ Because, surely, the stud that is Darkwing Duck has had dozens and dozens of other villains swooning over his manly heroics, or a bunch of damsels in distress that wanted a date! ]

[flapsin]

Wh-what? What are you talking about? I, um, it'd be more of a pamphlet really? Do you count single dates that don't even last long enough for me to finish summing up a Darkwing Duck episode?

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ He has to be lying! ... Then again, he is a hero, and honestly such a Junior Woodchuck-esque scout that lying would give him hives. This is such a distraction that, along with the constant foot traffic, is enough to have Morgana run right smack into one of the display trees.

She falls onto her back with an inelegant thwump. Well, at least the guitar is okay. ]

... I'm really not having a simply wonderful Christmas time.

[flapsin]

[Darkwing's so distracted that he doesn't notice her fallen form until it's too late! He just trips and topples right onto her!]

Oof! I was personally hoping for something more holly and jolly... [He grunts weakly.]

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[ With a sigh, Morgana gives up. Maybe if she gives up at least part of the truth, Bushroot will stop playing couples therapy and leave them alone! So she reaches up and holds Darkwing to her, not minding being his cushion.

... Maybe Drake would enjoy a fan-made DW plush from Petsy. And she could order one for herself. ]

Listen, if you must know... it's not as if I was some hopeless loser being rejected left and right. [ I mean, look at her. ] It's... well... I didn't know I had a type until I met you.

[ She thought love was only true in fairy tales. Meant for someone else, not for her. ]

[flapsin]

[With a pillow like this, Darkwing's not sure if he'd ever want to get up? Aside from feeling embarrassed!

also that gift would knock him dead]

W-wow. So you really never did do this before. I get it. It's like you're some untouchable beauty, beyond the reach of most mortals! In- in any case, I feel even more honored and lucky to be that type!

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ At least it's good to know her image wasn't diminished in his eyes... If anything, it sounds like she suddenly became hotter to him! She's not sure she really belongs on such a high pedestal, but clearly he's not going to pull her off it anytime soon.

With a bit of loving exasperation, she cups his cheeks. ]

You are too much, you know that? [ She kisses his forehead. ] ... Okay, you win. Today, no crimes from me. I promise. Think of it as getting your Christmas wish granted.

[flapsin]

Woo-hoo!!

[With that, Darkwing essentially launches himself off of Morgana and soars into the air in a cheer!]

That was my grown-up Christmas wish! I feel so happy... I want to teach Bushroot the true meaning of a butt-kicking!

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ Aw shucks. She chuckles, getting up and smoothing down her outfit, strumming a few strings on her guitar. Don't get started on any fights without her! ]

No promises what happens after...

Maybe it's much too early in the game,
Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same,
What are you doing New Year's, New Year's eve?

[flapsin]

[Darkwing grins broadly as he leaps into action! Fighting by her side through Bushroot's last sentries, he sings along!]

Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight,
When it's exactly 12 o'clock at night!
Welcoming in the new year,
New Years Eve!

[lovebites_sodoi]

[ At last, they're completely in sync and in harmony! In tune with every swing of their fists, knocking down each plant with precise poise! ]

Maybe I'm crazy to suppose,
I'd ever be the one you chose,
Out of the thousand invitations you received~

[ Congrats, Bushroot, you got them to work things out in a most romantic manner! Your prize is... getting the stuffing beaten out of you. Well done. ]