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	"It's mine!'
	"No, MINE!"
	"Hands off!"
	"Look, you little brat --"
	"Ha ha!  Yes!"
	"Why you -- let GO!"
	"WAAHH!"

	Keiichi tentatively removed his hands from his ears for a moment, then
clapped them back hastily.  He shot a reproachful glance at Belldandy, who
looked guilty.
	"But it seemed like such a good idea ..." she murmured.

	Back in the kitchen, the battle continued.
	"SUPER BANPEI ATTACK MODE VERSION 2.3!"
	"What?  YAAAHHH!"
	"Now give it here!"
	"That'll be the day!"
	*PTOOM*  *PTOOM*  *PTOOM*
	"That's it!  Now you DIE!"

	Keiichi cleared his throat.  "Belldandy," he said, "Please.  Promise me
something."
	"Yes, Keiichi-san?"
	"NEVER buy sake-flavoured ice-cream again."
	"Yes, Keiichi-san."

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Author's Note:

It's strange what you can come up with while waiting for all your email to
download...

Cheers,
Angus

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Angus MacSpon                                                Allen Gainsford
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