Ranma CMO Post

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Stupid 90s aesthetic romance central.

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[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.

[fluidgender]

…you are a princess. You will have many enemies. [She stands up straighter.]

You should continue to be forceful.

[hououji]

I wouldn’t want to make more enemies, though. And you certainly aren’t my enemy…

[fluidgender]

[Z-zoinks.

She’s quiet and quick to return to work. She’s very determined to help out where she can.

That said, she’s not… great. At aiding medics. She’s balanced and poised in carrying supplies, and she’s not fainting at blood or anything. But she’s not a healer. She might end up breaking a bone if she’s asked to restrain a patient or hold something down.]

[hououji]

[ They’d never ask that of her. Fuu is helping with resupply tasks for the most part. She’s asking Ranma to help when it comes to some of the easier patients. Things like making sure everyone is warm, has enough blankets, that no one is hungry, thirsty, or hiding pain. ]