Ranma CMO Post

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Stupid 90s aesthetic romance central.

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[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.

[fluidgender]

I prefer it this way. My family...

[...There's a memory in her mind of playtime as a child. Little wooden sword, laughing father, smiling mother. When they were all... happy.

But isn't it worse, that they can order you to do horrible things with a smile? With love?]

...I disown them. I want nothing further to do with their titles. I only wish to serve.

[hououji]

[ Fuu frowns, just a little. ] You don’t have to make these decisions right now…

[fluidgender]

I have had years to consider it. This is my decision.

...My lady. [That might have been too bold.]

[hououji]

[ She looks so surprised! And then she softly kisses her forehead again. ]

Then you’ll have the blessing of the entire royal family behind you.

[fluidgender]

[Ah. Ahhhhhhh.]

Then... where may I start?

[hououji]

Well, I was going to go down to see if the medics needed anything today. You may find some of your friends there, as well.

[fluidgender]

I would like to help in any way I am able, your highness.

[hououji]

Really, you don’t need to use titles.

[fluidgender]

My… [No, not her family. They are disowned.] The Saotomes always said that titles were of highest importance…

[hououji]

The Saotomes killed my sister and burned down half of their lands because they didn’t think the people were loyal enough.

I think it would be obvious that’s the last kind of person I’d want to be.

[fluidgender]

[G-gulp. In any other noble, that would sound like a threat.

Maybe it is, Ranma’s inner panic thinks.]

Of course, your- my- Fuu.

[Feels weird,]

[hououji]

[ She sighs, relaxing herself a little when she realizes she’s frightened Ranma. ]

I’m sorry. I don’t mean to sound cruel or push too hard.

[fluidgender]

N-no. I understand the reminder was… hurtful. And I wish to protect, not hurt.

[hououji]

Maybe I was fighting too hard, though. I shouldn’t push against your comfort. I’m still learning about how to rule… it was my sister’s role, until recently, so I should be more thoughtful.