It's raining, it's pouring, the old man is(n't) snoring

[moneymatters]

One might be surprised, but there were a few advantages to gaining an artificial leg to replace a terminally injured one, especially if said person has access to Gyro Gearloose's workshop. It comes with features of its own but it also renews freedom and for Scrooge, that meant adventures. Particularly as his children were reaching school age and didn't need him to be home 24/7 anymore. So, he started branching out, still officially retired mind, but able to travel wider again all the same.

Of course, there were several disadvantages to a Gearloose prosthetic too, mostly involved in its tendency to break.

Which is what Scrooge was currently taking care of, sitting in the tent he was sharing was Bridge (though said person was out at the moment). The rain poured down outside, and while it was dry inside, the wet weather was the chief complaint he had. His leg, mostly made of metal, apparently could rust and so he was here cleaning some last bits out of the joints, grumbling under his breath all the while. Of all the stupid, lame-brained, dumbass things...

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[moneymatters]

"Bridge, you know I hate my duck form on the best of days. Drenched and down a leg is not how I want to take it!"

[takeittothebridge]

"Yeah, but sometimes you have to take it when you can. Down a leg and having a tough time walking is exactly when you should use it, because it'd be easier to move around as a duck that can fit in small places.

"I get you not liking it, but sometimes practicality needs to come first."

[moneymatters]

He glanced up at him with one sharp eye, then rolled his with an exaggerated groan.

"You know, I hate when you throw my words back at me. Don't think I don't hear the 'Work smarter, not harder' in there."

[takeittothebridge]

With a small smile, he shrugged. "It's what you get for being a good teacher."

[moneymatters]

He stuck his tongue out at him, then settled for getting back in his chair and putting his papers away. Better pack up the loose things before the ride comes, if nothing else.

[takeittothebridge]

So mature.

With another snicker, Bridge started putting other things away, things they wouldn't need while waiting.