As there are 5 authors for this series (and maybe more I don't
know about), I will send my usual C&C to the list.

This is getting really good.

A few character thoughts:

Ratiko:  I've already mentioned to Chris that I dislike Rat.  But
I've read this story now, and...I still dislike Rat.  A lot.  Get
a clue, get a life, get a personality.  This boy is dumb as a box
of hammers.  Ryouga without the sweetness.  As irritating as Ataru
Moroboshi.  AAAIGHHH!

Childra:  I'm still trying to get a handle on her.  She seems OK,
but there are these nasty moments.  Still, she gets the best lines.

Ishido:  As unlucky as Ataru Moroboshi.  This guy could use some
R&R.  Plus, I doubt we'll get any answers to his problems *here*, so
we'll have to wait for TWTA.  An enigma.

Ryo Muhoshin:  Devious little bastard, but at least he's smart.
Seems nastier than in TMTC.  Nice confrontation with Skeride (a creepy
little girl if ever I saw one, but she's related to Akari, so I
like her).

Ryo Saotome:  If this ever crosses with AMG (perhaps a certain Closure 
series...), I want his reaction.  Great stuff, let's hope he gets more 
in the next part.

Miyabi:  Again, not a lot in this part.  Seems Akane-ish.  Maybe we'll
get a few Ranma traits? (The ability to stick foot in mouth seems
obvious to me, but...)

Poor Ranma.

I don't read a lot of SM, mainly because I hate it, but I know enough
to laugh out loud at "You remind me of a former girlfriend."  He he.

How long is this puppy?

Overall:  Very good, and manages to avoid being confusing.  Who's writing
Part 3?

--Sean Gaffney
--not used to public C&C...