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nerdiethings2023-09-29 04:20 pm
nerdietalk) wrote in nerdiethings2023-09-29 04:20 pm
Ranma CMO Post
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Stupid 90s aesthetic romance central.
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Stupid 90s aesthetic romance central.
[That doesn't make sense... its almost like she's saying they don't have a poison tester at all... Ranma can't understand that.]
I'm not sure what other value I could be to you...
I'm not sure what other value I could be to you...
If it keeps the staff safe and well-paid, it should be alright to take on that burden…
[…she supposes she should have fought harder against having a poison tester though. It just seemed easier to let that battle go and focus on other staff…]
[…she supposes she should have fought harder against having a poison tester though. It just seemed easier to let that battle go and focus on other staff…]
There’s medical experts on standby with antidotes as needed…
Well, until Lord Genma had one executed. The others escaped afterwards.
Well, until Lord Genma had one executed. The others escaped afterwards.
The Lord was paranoid leading up to recent events. Increasingly. He was certain there was a plot to kill him involving everyone in the town.
I wish there was.
I wish there was.
The signs were clear. All it took was choosing not to see it.
I, the heir Saotome, and the fiercest of the knights... no one stopped him. We all obeyed.
[The way she says that last part is ambiguous. It sounds likes she's referring to three separate people. But it could also refer to one person.]
I, the heir Saotome, and the fiercest of the knights... no one stopped him. We all obeyed.
[The way she says that last part is ambiguous. It sounds likes she's referring to three separate people. But it could also refer to one person.]
[...She hesitates.]
...I think the heir would rather be dead than allow any further bloodshed.
...I think the heir would rather be dead than allow any further bloodshed.
The heir Saotome is the most vicious, horrible, deadly creature on this planet.
And wishes desperately not to be.
And wishes desperately not to be.
Intimately.
...Perhaps my oath... was too quick. I did not consider that my presence could be a danger to you as well...
[If any Saotome loyalist saw her... they'd think the Hououjis had enslaved her or something...]
...Perhaps my oath... was too quick. I did not consider that my presence could be a danger to you as well...
[If any Saotome loyalist saw her... they'd think the Hououjis had enslaved her or something...]
...I don't consider the heir a friend or anything like that. You... don't have to worry.
...You worry too much 'bout me, Fuu. I'm fine.
[These assurances do not seem to be going well and she's not sure why.]
[These assurances do not seem to be going well and she's not sure why.]
[Oh that's. Those are some soft hands. She's... flushed? She's never felt this kind of feeling before. Is this some kind of advanced Hououji attack...?]
Why would that matter to you...?
Why would that matter to you...?
["Ah... so she really does mean to accept me into the house..."]
...my best talents are in defense. Fighting in ways the enemy does not expect. I do not know how to offer that skill set to you.
...my best talents are in defense. Fighting in ways the enemy does not expect. I do not know how to offer that skill set to you.
[Some tension both leaves and enters her shoulders. Its good that she could still be useful but... meeting the parents.
And Kuu's passing.]
I do not know how much more useful I could be without it...
And Kuu's passing.]
I do not know how much more useful I could be without it...
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