Fantasy AUs

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[fluidgender]

Well! [She throws up her hands.] It sucks!

[hououji]

... It's a curse unbroken. As far as my family knows, there's no way to break it at all. [She shouldn't be saying it. But... Ranma might have the right to know.]

If we don't obey our oath--if we never make the oath--our lives are typically very short and very difficult.

[fluidgender]

In comparison to now, which is just a spring breeze of a life? [It comes out nastier than she wants.]

[hououji]

[She looks away.]

So you would prefer me to die?

[fluidgender]

That's not what I said...!!!!

[She flops over, frustrated.] Just... if it was my choice, I'd always take short and free over... being forced to live like that.

[hououji]

It wouldn't be free. It would be forcing my loved ones into a terrible spot.

And it would be letting down my father. Even if you don't like me--he wanted you safe. Can't you accept that?

[fluidgender]

...you've met Pops. Putting him in a terrible spot doesn't sound too bad.

[She won't answer to the second part though.]

[phoenix_temple]

My loved ones. What would he do to my mother or sister if I abandoned my duty?

[fluidgender]

[She looks away, turning to the wall.] Look, its your decision I guess. Doesn't mean I can't say it sucks.

[phoenix_temple]

… I really had hoped we could be friends. But I understand you don’t want me nearby.

I’ll return the tea to the kitchens, and I’ll keep post outside your door.

[ She’s already gathering the tray. ]

[fluidgender]

Wh- No, come on, I didn't say that.

[She scrambles over the edge of the bed to try and stop the tray. It mostly leaves her awkwardly hanging in the air between mattress and tray.]

I'm allowed to think someone deserves better, aren't I? How come Pops gets to take that from us too...

[phoenix_temple]

But I want to do this. I want to keep you safe—

You shouldn’t be hurt.

[fluidgender]

And neither should you.

...so what do we do with that?

[phoenix_temple]

… I suppose orders come before all else.

[fluidgender]

[She blows hair from her face.] That sounds like a prison sentence.

[phoenix_temple]

If our wants are at odds, then it’s the only truth. You’re my master so… I’ll do as you ask.

[fluidgender]

[She leans on her arm, looking up at Fuu.]

...Kaaaaaaay.

I order you to sit down and eat with me.

[phoenix_temple]

[ She. Blinks??? ]

I-if that’s what you want, my lady.

[fluidgender]

I want you to not starve. You've probably had bread at best...

[phoenix_temple]

I had a big breakfast before I left yesterday. [ So she hasn’t eaten since then…?????? ]

[fluidgender]

A big... [Her eyes bug out.]

Have you... not eaten in over a day?

[phoenix_temple]

[ She won’t meet Ranma’s eyes. ]

… I haven’t been hungry much, since father died.

[fluidgender]

...all the more reason you should eat. You need to keep up your physical strength at least.

[phoenix_temple]

I understand. Like I said, your orders are paramount.

[fluidgender]

I mean, you should also do it because its good for you, but if it works it works...