DB Sommer wrote:
> Feels good to get back into the C+C swing of things.
That sounds like... a challenge! Must start C&Cing again. I've been
slacking off lately.
>> "No," Ryouko answered flatly. "We're both Masu, if that's what
>>you're asking."
>
> So they are related in a weird way. :)
Yeah.
> he refused (reads better)
Whoops. Fixed.
>>that neither of us could control last night, he clung to what he had,
>>and refused to give in."
>
> Ryouko: He's still a pussy compared next to Tenchi.
Well, Ryouko beat him when she was just trying to play around...
>> Thinking quickly, Yohito suggested, "Detective Makibi, why don't we
>>simply say that we believe it to be an accident or a malfunction, until
>>you can launch a more thorough investigation? Once the Home Fleet leaves
>>the system, I will return through conventional space as soon as possible
>>to aid your own work."
>
> Yep. Best not to put the sabtours on alert and go into hiding. Easier to
> catch them that way.
Of course.
>>that violated more treaties than she could think of. Kohito called her
>>'Amatera', and that name was something Kiyone thought should ring a
>>bell, though it didn't. More than likely it meant it was one of the
>>things that Juraians didn't like to talk about.
>
> Got that one
:p
>> Kintaro blinked, his brows furrowing as he scanned through it.
>>"Sabotage?" he murmured. "Who could _do_ such a thing?"
>
> could, or would?
Would. Whoops.
>>bit, too. But working on the case that Makibi had sent him.... That
>>would entail more than a brief stint learning about Galaxy Police law
>>and piloting.
>
> Actually for him, that's probably all it would entail.
Yeah, but HE doesn't know that, yet. ;)
>>as he knew of science, of laws, of martial arts, and more.... He knew
>>his education was lacking in some areas, and one of them was the basic
>>art of 'life' that many seemed to take for granted. It hadn't taken him
>>long to see that Mihoshi, despite her subtlety, was a master of that art.
>
> Heh
Had to say it. :p
>> "Eh, not a problem!" he dismissed cheerfully, his attention
>>momentarily distracted from thoughts of great justice by thoughts of
>>supple female Galaxy Police officers, and close quarters while training.
>
> True. He was quite the honry bastard, though he had limits.
Wouldn't do to remove all of that from his character.
>> "What are you doing here?" Ryouga asked, frowning.
>>
>> "It's said that the source of Jusenkyou is somewhere beneath that
>>mountain," Cologne replied, not answering the question. "We, as Amazons,
>>don't go there, of course."
>
> Except that one time with Shampoo. :)
Yep.
>> The woman nodded, drawing a small wooden cask from her robes. "I had
>>someone run to fetch this last night,"
>
> Luckily she fell in the Spring of Drowned Low Land Gorilla, and was
able to
> bring it back.
Hah!
>> "And Ranma has to keep his, because it makes him stronger," Ryouga
>>said softly. "It's not fair."
>
> Ranma: Sure it is. You know how easy it is to give in to my latent
bi-sexual
> tendencise and pick up guys as a chick?
>
> Ryouga: No, and I'd rather not.
O_O
>>told me that they only have fear and hate. I got a lot more than that,
>>so what you're asking for.... I ain't never going to do it, plain and
>>simple."
>>
>> "Ah," the woman said, nodding knowingly. "Then I must remove from
>>you the capacity to do more than I need. Intriguing."
>
> Heh. That would work for her ends.
If she could do it, maybe.
>> "Yeah," Ranma answered, grinning. "If _making_ people to do what you
>>want is the answer, how come it's not working?"
>
> Tokimi: It is. It just takes time to see the results.
Heh!
>> "You're aboard an orbital platform, Ranma-dono." The speaker came
>>into his sight, peering down at him... apprehensively. He squinted,
>>blinking. Her hair was darker than Sasami's, and slightly than
>
> slightly what?
Her hair was a shade darker than Sasami's, and slightly lighter than
Tsunami's, but there was some undeniable feature of her that was _both_.
Bleah.
>> Ranma fidgeted for a moment, realizing that the blanket covering him
>>had fallen about his waist, and he was otherwise naked. He concentrated,
>>summoning the skin-tight battle suit to him, and managed a weak smile.
>
> And causing Tsunami to frown.
Oh, hush, you. :p
>>of this stuff -- Tsunami's hurting and alone, and she wants me to say
>>something I'm not ready to say yet."
>
> That's women for you.
*snicker*
>>pointed accusingly at Washuu. "You wanted me to say something too, but
>>you said you'd wait, and that's what I need. Time, you know?"
>
> Ranma; It's times like this dying in combat doesn't look like such a bad
> idea.
We'll see.
>> "No! No! Not that word," Ranma protested.
>
> D'Amour: Along with words like 'Love', "commintment' and the most
hated of
> all 'Marriage.'
Ranma: Suddenly, I feel as though someone I trusted bound me up and
hurled me into a pit of cats.
>> The woman stopped suddenly, and turned around to glare at Ranma. "I
>>seem to remember a certain speech about someone who wasn't strong enough
>>and had to push themselves harder. Do you remember that?"
>
> Ranma: I'm checking the selective memory. Nope. Don't remember
anything of
> the sort.
Hah!
>> "So why is it that you can push yourself as hard as you can to try
>>and save a life here, a life there, and I'm not allowed to fret over you
>>when you do something stupid and put your own life on the line for what
>>could be no good reason at all?"
>
> Ranma: Double standard. And you say you're the greatest genious in the
> universe.
And Mr. Sommer makes with the funny! ^_^
>> "You can't take it for granted because it's disrespectful to the
>>people who didn't make it," she said quietly. "Like Terry. Or your
>
> father."
>
> Got him there.
Had to eventually.
>> "Your other half disappeared," Tsunami offered, kneeling at Washuu's
>>side, and taking Ranma's other hand. "Please, Ranma-dono, respect my
>>sister's words."
>
> They know they are sisters now?
For Washuu (chapter 1 and 2) it comes and goes, but mostly goes. Tsunami
hasn't forgotten yet.
>> "And ever we forget what we once took for granted," Tsunami noted
>>sadly, shaking her head. "It's not important, Washuu. What's important
>>is that Ranma-dono understands."
>
> Okay. That's better.
Right.
>> "Right," Ranma mused softly. "So one way or another, this is going
>>to end in a few days, huh?"
>
> Or months, in writing time.
I'll have you know, I've finished the rough draft of the last two
chapters AND Interlude 03.
>> Tenchi guessed there was a reason for the fan, and chose his words
>>with care. "And how is this normally dealt with?"
>
> Funaho: Death by splinters.
Ouch.
>> "Ryu, we've got to get moving. One of the scouts said that they saw
>>some kind of movement not far away, and we need to send some people to
>>check it out."
>
> Who's he talking to?
Fearless Leader, of course!
>> Ryu missed a catch, and bounced a rock off of his wrist. "Right," he
>>drawled, opening his eyes, and turning to face a slightly more somber
>>than usual Ryouga. "
>
> Ah. Need to make that clear earlier.
Drat. Okay.
>> "Pokemon are already evil," Yakumo returned flatly. "My servants are
>>merely vicious."
>
> Heh. Very cute.
Needed to be said. :p
>> "Oh, I don't know if you want to tell him about that," Minako said,
>>shaking her head resolutely. "I mean, boys like hearing about those
>>kinds of dreams, but it gives them the wrong idea, doesn't it?"
>
> Or the right idea. :)
Heh!
>> Ryu grimaced. "At least four,"
>
> That's very bad.
Or worse.
>> Ryu narrowed his eyes, leaning forward to peer at what they were
>>doing. Between the central pair, like giant black marbles, easily a
>>half-dozen spheres lay, clumped into a pile. One of the black orbs
>>shifted suddenly, rolling off of the pile, and towards the exterior of
>>the pit. The nearest reaver deftly caught it with a pair of its spindly,
>>dangerous limbs, and herded it back onto the pile.
>
> That is very bad, whatever it is.
Of course.
> Ah, FInally learned how to replicate thanks to the traitor's little
crystal,
> eh?
Bingo!
Though any species that requires a crystal to learn how to breed.... Not
one that I want to be a part of.
>> Indeed, in the distance, bounding through the tree branches, and
>>clutching an arm to his chest, Ryu bounded along, chased by six reavers.
>
> Oops. More than he though.
There is that.
>> They ignored Ryouga, stampeding directly after Ryu. He wasn't even
>>worth their notice, standing there like he was. "Perfect Shishi
>>houko-dan," he said quietly, a haze of green fire obscuring the world
>>from him, as a deep pain bit into his soul.
>
> That might get him.
Heh. We'll see.
>> "Yes," Herb said, breaking into a run, and trailed by his warriors.
>>Yosho paced him easily, and Herb grinned, adding, "This will be
>>interesting."
>
> Or so one hopes. Have to get to the next part soon. Nice cliffhanger
to end
> things on. Herb probably has enough time to come to the rescue. This
should
> be good. Very nice work. Prose flowed well, and I noticed few grammar
> errors.
Ah, thank you _very_ much for the comments, Mr. Sommer. They kept me from
doing actual work long enough for the sun to go behind the clouds. This
is, of course, a good thing. ^_^
So again, thank you.
> D.B. Sommer