I think the problem here is that everyone expects the setup to be done, 
is complaining about unanswered questions, and Mark CAN'T ANSWER 
because of this thing called 'spoilers' that writers don't like to give 
away.  The result is that Mark has to act defensively to an attack on 
his work without giving backup or reason to it - his "being an ass", as 
Lurker so eloquently put it.  He isn't being an ass; he's simply trying 
to keep his story intact and without spoilage.

My suggestions to the criticism is the following: Having been a part of 
the pre-reading on this, there ARE reasons - good reasons - as to why 
Akane and Nabiki are getting the police treatment, and why Akihito is 
so interested in Ranma.  Be patient; there are a lot of words yet to be 
written.

-- Nick


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