Ranma stared at him blankly. "You mean... all of my money
was wasted because some crazy tomboy wrecked the inn, and now I
can't get it back?" He turned to Motoko, furious. "You're saying
that just because she attacked me, I have to stay here? Are you
_serious_?"

         Motoko backed away nervously at the anger Ranma was
radiating, and stammered, "Now, now, now, there's no reason to be
upset!"

 
Do you mean Keitaro here? I can't imagine Motoko backing up, much
less stammering in this kind of situation. 

         Ranma smirked, dropping into an easy, relaxed stance.
"Okay, then go ahead and take me down -- hit me with your best 
shot."

         Motoko charged him angrily, crying out, "Shinmei Ryu --
Ougi Zangan Ken!

This story takes place before Motoko learns the Zan Maken Ni No
Tachi? Considering that Ranma blocked her attack at the baths, the Ni
No Tachi would seem to be the attack of choice since by its nature
it's unblockable (at least conventionally). 

         "Noriyasu Seta," the man introduced himself, bowing back,
and plucking his glasses from the deck as he did so. Putting them
back on, he peered around for a moment, then smiled even more
widely. "Hello, everyone!"

         Ranma turned around hesitantly, not completely surprised
to
see everyone assembled at the edge of the laundry area, staring in
various states of shock. Haruka blinked twice, shutting her mouth a
bit too late, and allowing her cigarette to fall to the wooden
deck.

         Motoko simply stared, jaw hanging open and eyes wide.
"You... you... you... _you_ were holding _back_!" she protested,
shaking with anger. "That's not fair!"

Ironic, when you consider that Motoko herself holds back against Seta
and Keitaro. Though she'd never admit it, even to herself.

Brian W.

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