From: "Slyke" <morsamare@earthlink.net>
I do realize that while we the readers have said so much that are just
assumptions, aren't those assumptions the same ones Ranma would make? It
doesn't really matter yet that she trained as hard as he did, he doesn't
know that to rationalize his defeat yet. He'd make a good many of the
same
assumptions that VGAP, myself, and undoubtable a few others have made.
Why would he? He's just met this Akane and has few preconceptions beyond
that she's a girl (which is problem).
On the subject of Ranma and hitting girls, I'm gonna have to point out,
that
that part of his personality will be submerged by his ego, until he KNOWS
that she isn't in his league. I'm pretty sure it's just an excuse, after
all, he took Shampoo out quickly enouph with a kick, and I really doubt
that
in this fanfic it was love at first sight as it was in the canon
Well, there's an attraction all ready, anyways. Love is probably a bit too
strong.
The other problem I see is the learning curve, while I am hesitant to say
this because if Akane does put in 110% as you've stated, then she'd
probably
learn a bit more, but then, I'm almost certain that Genma was training
Ranma
to the limits of his body every single day, and I've always gotten the
impression that Genma is a better martial artist than Soun, which would
create another block.
Cannon Genma was better than Cannon Soun, because the old Soun fell to
peices after his wifes death. (This is how I see it, not nessesarily
everyones opinion). This Soun has been activily training and pushing Akane
as hard as he can. He might be a bit better. I'd say that he's definitely a
better teacher. He does own a dojo that must have been used at some time!
But I'm not really wanting to argue the semantics on that, it's enouph for
me if Akane is better to start, and I can picture he struggling to stay
that
way, but against people like Ranma and Ryoga that can learn techniques
after
just seeing them once, and taking into account the even at 110% sometimes
natural ability will more than make up for the extra effort. If she does
start to fall behind, think of the blow that will be to her ego,
expecially
if Ranma goes to Tofu to learn Shaitsu so as to beat her without hurting
her.
Ranma isn't quite that fast, though he is amazing. Ryoga is good, but it did
take him a day or so to master the breaking point *with* a teacher. They're
good, but not quite gods!
And talent like that is partially training too. You aren't automatically a
good painter, just because you have a lot of talent as an artist. It takes a
lot of work too. I know this from experience!
On another note, I wonder what would happen if someone told Kuno to seek
perfection through imperfection, after all his forms are all perfect, and
that seems to be his problem, too predictable.
Nah, that's just an imperfection of form and style! ;-)
Anyways, I do look forward to chapter two
Keep up the good work
Later
Slyke
Thanks!