Ranma CMO Post

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Stupid 90s aesthetic romance central.

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[hououji]

But how could it keep them safe if it was poisoned…? It’s an incredible risk…

[fluidgender]

There’s medical experts on standby with antidotes as needed…

Well, until Lord Genma had one executed. The others escaped afterwards.

[hououji]

Executed?! Whatever for?

[fluidgender]

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.

[hououji]

It wouldn’t have happened if only he’d not attacked others.

[fluidgender]

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.]

[hououji]

Did you… know him? The heir?

Do you think he’ll be a danger to us here?

[fluidgender]

[...She hesitates.]

...I think the heir would rather be dead than allow any further bloodshed.

[hououji]

Is that true? I’ve heard… rumors. About how vicious he is. And with the lord and lady…

[fluidgender]

The heir Saotome is the most vicious, horrible, deadly creature on this planet.

And wishes desperately not to be.

[hououji]

You knew him well?

[fluidgender]

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...]

[hououji]

[ She blushes, completely misunderstanding. ]

I-I hadn’t realized you were that close… I apologize, I probably sounded very inconsiderate.

[fluidgender]

...I don't consider the heir a friend or anything like that. You... don't have to worry.

[hououji]

[ The way she is white lady math gifing trying to figure this out.

Distress???]

What on earth have you been through…?

[fluidgender]

...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.]

[hououji]

Of course I do! It should like it was awful for you!

[ She grabs both of Ranma’s hands. ] You must promise me of anything I do ever makes you uncomfortable. Or upset.

[fluidgender]

[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...?

[hououji]

Why wouldn’t it? You’re one of my people now. I care that you’re safe and comfortable.

[fluidgender]

["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.

[hououji]

I hope it’s a skill set I will never have to ask you to use. My parents would probably be more than happy to learn of it… they’ve been so worried since Kuu’s passing.

[fluidgender]

[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...

[hououji]

I could help you to learn! You could become a lady in waiting! It’s rather non-traditional, since they’re normally nobility, but I don’t think anyone would mind!

[fluidgender]

[ah...]

I... do have some noble blood. But... I would prefer not to be connected with them any further, if that doesn't disgrace the royal house...

[hououji]

Oh! I’m so sorry, I haven’t been referring to you properly…

But you can decide what you’d like to share. It’s a new start for a lot of people.