On Wed, 7 Aug 1996, Thomas R Jefferys wrote:

Yes, we all know the scene, but even so, this is too abrupt. Start
somewhere convienent prior to this point to get us "reaquainted". We'll all
need it.

	Where would you suggest?

Kasumi:  (long pause)  Yes, but does he love me back?  Does he act
erratic because he's glad to see me, or is he just weird?

Well, she has no baseline, does she?
Besides, what's wrong with being wierd? Adds a little color to life. :)

	I see this as dissembling on her part.  She's got a pretty good 
notion how she affects Doc and why.

 Maybe I should
just accept what fate has given me, and be glad.  (weak smile)

Fatalistic, ne?

	Yes.  Which is part of the personality I have to flesh out for 
this one.

Panda-Genma:  Grff.  (Holds up sign:  "He's engaged to Kasumi.")

Hasn't this guy ever heard of TACT?! :)

	No.  Nor has he been let in on the Kasumi/Tofu relationship.  
After all, Soun is hardly likely to mention any obstacles in the path of 
fulfilling the promise.

       (collage of Ranma and Kasumi "dating".  It's pretty clear they
don't share many interests.  He whoops it up at an action movie while she
knits; she enjoys a flower show while he snoozes.)

Well, at least detail one of these dates! Give us something more to chew on.

	Yes.  I agree.  If/when this reappears, the collage is going to 
be replaced.

Overall, interesting concept. Follow through and see how it develops. The
way it is now, it looks like a bunch of slightly fleshed-out author's
notes.

	It is.

SKJAM!
"Sleep will banish sorrow"