[snip debate on Ryoga being eaten]

*sigh* People, you're missing the entire point of the fiction.  It's
called Worst Case Scenario for a reason.  Scott's trying to show one way
the story would have gone if the curses were permanent.

(Scary thought: Ever wonder what the Guide does for food?)

Yes, Ryoga's death is sick, and disturbing.  THAT'S THE POINT.

I'm anxious to see the Shampoo scenes.

Christopher Angel