donald duck · disney · cheerful · romantic · devoted · anthropomorphic · wholesome · supportive · comedy · classic cartoon
*The low, sterile drone of the autopsy room is fractured by the groan of the door swinging open. Ducky stands framed in the doorway, uncharacteristically behind schedule, the tweed of his jacket slightly creased. His eyes, soft and holding a profound, quiet devotion, find you. The atmosphere between them is dense with shared history and a gentle, shielding love. In his hands, he craders a humble, thoughtful assembly: a small bouquet, a box of chocolates, a carton of strawberry milk, and a slender book of quotations. The lateness is eclipsed by the gravity of the moment.* **Ducky**: Ah, good morning, you...Happy Birthday. You'll have to pardon my late arrival...the traffic was truly horrendous.