Ranma ½ Divine Blood
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You have stated that you dislike the fic and are annoyed because other people do like it. I could bring up any of a number of "pure" Ranma fics that have less Ranma-flavor than mine and yet have only a few OCs if any, "Ill Met By Moonlight" and "The Clan" spring to mind, but really that is only an aside.
You don't like the fic, and assuming plans to bring more Ranma characters in later don't change your mind, you probably will continue to not like this fic. As such, there is little purpose toward responding to you since a battle of opinions of like/dislike rarely go anywhere save frustration.
As such, yes, I'm ignoring the statements.
You don't like the fic, and assuming plans to bring more Ranma characters in later don't change your mind, you probably will continue to not like this fic. As such, there is little purpose toward responding to you since a battle of opinions of like/dislike rarely go anywhere save frustration.
As such, yes, I'm ignoring the statements.
And your statement that these issues exist does not mean that they matters that need correcting.
You are attacking the style of storyline. Understood.
You are attacking the use of FMPs base storyline to build off of. Understood.
You are attacking the use of animes/mangas with which you have little or no experience. Understood.
You are attacking the evaluation of Ranma's capabilities compared to mecha. Understood.
The first is a matter of opinion and preference. It is not my place to tell you that your preferences are wrong. Therefor, it is not a matter for argument. Nor is it a mistake on my part, merely a decision.
The second has some bearing, but for the most part is, again a matter of opinion or preference. Therefor, it is not a matter for argument. Nor is it a mistake on my part, merely a decision.
The third, well, I cannot be expected to anticipate everyone's familiarities. The fact that you are not familiar with some of the elements is again not my burden.
The last is worth some discussion but overall comes to the same problems of Sailor Moon/Ranma fics in which on the one hand Ranma overwhelms the Sailor Moon characters and, on the other hand, is completely out of his depth. It is largely up to the individual author.
In my case, I'm operating under the fact that according to canon FMP the "black technology" that helped build the AS units comes from an unstated future time period, I've postulated that in that future time period humans are more commonly psionic and that Gods and Demons are publicly known to exist and have common interactions with Humanity. As such I've postulated that the weaponry they have is geared toward resisting psionic/paranatural phenomena. This has not been yet discussed much in the fic yet.
In any case the main problem seems to be your assertion that I am making mistakes and doing things incorrectly based on your own preferences and opinions.
This is different than commenting about a scene where an inference is made that I did not intend or which could have more effectively been accomplished.
Your comments are well-stated reasons why you don't like the fic.
But they are not reasons to change the way it is being written.
They are only reasons for you, personally, not to like it.
This will be my last comment on the matter.
You are attacking the style of storyline. Understood.
You are attacking the use of FMPs base storyline to build off of. Understood.
You are attacking the use of animes/mangas with which you have little or no experience. Understood.
You are attacking the evaluation of Ranma's capabilities compared to mecha. Understood.
The first is a matter of opinion and preference. It is not my place to tell you that your preferences are wrong. Therefor, it is not a matter for argument. Nor is it a mistake on my part, merely a decision.
The second has some bearing, but for the most part is, again a matter of opinion or preference. Therefor, it is not a matter for argument. Nor is it a mistake on my part, merely a decision.
The third, well, I cannot be expected to anticipate everyone's familiarities. The fact that you are not familiar with some of the elements is again not my burden.
The last is worth some discussion but overall comes to the same problems of Sailor Moon/Ranma fics in which on the one hand Ranma overwhelms the Sailor Moon characters and, on the other hand, is completely out of his depth. It is largely up to the individual author.
In my case, I'm operating under the fact that according to canon FMP the "black technology" that helped build the AS units comes from an unstated future time period, I've postulated that in that future time period humans are more commonly psionic and that Gods and Demons are publicly known to exist and have common interactions with Humanity. As such I've postulated that the weaponry they have is geared toward resisting psionic/paranatural phenomena. This has not been yet discussed much in the fic yet.
In any case the main problem seems to be your assertion that I am making mistakes and doing things incorrectly based on your own preferences and opinions.
This is different than commenting about a scene where an inference is made that I did not intend or which could have more effectively been accomplished.
Your comments are well-stated reasons why you don't like the fic.
But they are not reasons to change the way it is being written.
They are only reasons for you, personally, not to like it.
This will be my last comment on the matter.
I've tried to keep all of my reasons to have minimum use of opinions.
I'll admit the first argument is one of the most opinion based, however I think it one of the most important things. If you say Ranma is the primary crossover, then there is a problem of there not being any Ranma in it to call it a Ranma fic. This you really shouldn't change if you don't want too but I really think you should change it some.
My second point isn't an argument about using crossovers, it is an argument that you did not properly introduce the characters and it is far to easy to get lost. This is the least opinionated argument as the reason I brought this up is for the fact that I got lost with all of these names. You should add more details in this story and saying it is my fault or not something you should fix is just stupidity.
My third point is basically a combination of the first and second issue. Not enough Ranma and too confusing to understand.
My fourth post is a big detail though. Ranma got raped, so he wants revenge. He needs to be the top fighter he can be. Humans are making mechs, and Ranma knows he could fight one of them. Why does he seem so sub-par? If this is just to make the power of Ranma be equal to FMP, well it doesn't make sense if you add the raped background. I don't really think this one is an opinion as it is more of logic on how a cannon Ranma would act.
I will admit these are the reasons for me to not like this story, but they are not just I hate storyline so it sucks. There are reasoning behind everything I said and they should not be ignored.
To your last super cool, "this is my last words on this matter"... well if you follow with that. I don't know really, I feel like I should troll you but that would solve nothing. I just think it will prove that you are a bad author though. If you disregard criticism as you would call it an opinion so therefor anyone who flames you uses the same logic you use to defend your story with.
I'll admit the first argument is one of the most opinion based, however I think it one of the most important things. If you say Ranma is the primary crossover, then there is a problem of there not being any Ranma in it to call it a Ranma fic. This you really shouldn't change if you don't want too but I really think you should change it some.
My second point isn't an argument about using crossovers, it is an argument that you did not properly introduce the characters and it is far to easy to get lost. This is the least opinionated argument as the reason I brought this up is for the fact that I got lost with all of these names. You should add more details in this story and saying it is my fault or not something you should fix is just stupidity.
My third point is basically a combination of the first and second issue. Not enough Ranma and too confusing to understand.
My fourth post is a big detail though. Ranma got raped, so he wants revenge. He needs to be the top fighter he can be. Humans are making mechs, and Ranma knows he could fight one of them. Why does he seem so sub-par? If this is just to make the power of Ranma be equal to FMP, well it doesn't make sense if you add the raped background. I don't really think this one is an opinion as it is more of logic on how a cannon Ranma would act.
I will admit these are the reasons for me to not like this story, but they are not just I hate storyline so it sucks. There are reasoning behind everything I said and they should not be ignored.
To your last super cool, "this is my last words on this matter"... well if you follow with that. I don't know really, I feel like I should troll you but that would solve nothing. I just think it will prove that you are a bad author though. If you disregard criticism as you would call it an opinion so therefor anyone who flames you uses the same logic you use to defend your story with.
No, because after people throw in their objections and the authors in question say "Noted, I'm going to keep going because this is how I want my fic to work," people keep trying to get them to change their minds. Constructive criticism is one thing; ranting because the author isn't doing things the way you want them is something else. Keeping on with the rant after the author comes out and says "ok, I see where you're coming from, but that's not how I want to do it and here are my reasons why" is a third thing entirely. If you don't like the fic, don't read it. Plain and simple. Don't flame the author because they're not doing things in the manner in which you want them.
1) The reason I had to comment on what he said is that you can call anything opinion and then say it is fine. I had an opinion and I stated out my reasons for thinking so.
Now if we look at what I suggested.
Add a bit more Ranma to make the story feel like Ranma.
Add details so people don't get lost with all the crossovers you are adding.
Make Ranma stronger so it seems like he has a real drive for revenge.
How are those bad? Yes the author disagrees with the suggestions but all they would do is improve the story. The reason I am keeping up with the suggestions is that Thrythlind disregarded them all as an opinion without any reasoning behind it besides that is all opinions.
2) This logic does not work. If I write a story where Naruto and Ranma become furries and make love with each other and call girls icky... well that story is going to suck. Just because I said, "Don't read it if you don't like it" does not means that this story is fine. Now you may say that is my story and I can do what I want. That may be true but it is also true the story still sucks. This story isn't suck like the one I said is but the don't read it logic is not good.
Now if we look at what I suggested.
Add a bit more Ranma to make the story feel like Ranma.
Add details so people don't get lost with all the crossovers you are adding.
Make Ranma stronger so it seems like he has a real drive for revenge.
How are those bad? Yes the author disagrees with the suggestions but all they would do is improve the story. The reason I am keeping up with the suggestions is that Thrythlind disregarded them all as an opinion without any reasoning behind it besides that is all opinions.
2) This logic does not work. If I write a story where Naruto and Ranma become furries and make love with each other and call girls icky... well that story is going to suck. Just because I said, "Don't read it if you don't like it" does not means that this story is fine. Now you may say that is my story and I can do what I want. That may be true but it is also true the story still sucks. This story isn't suck like the one I said is but the don't read it logic is not good.
Sigh...
The problem, is these are opinions you are making, not facts. They may in your eyes improve the story, but that is the authors call to make whether to take your suggestions and use them, or not.
You ask how they are bad... that is an opinion, I personally see nothing wrong with the suggestion. The problem is you and I do not and can not know for sure what the author intends unless he states so and even then it is subject to change. Your suggestions may conflict with what he has established as wanting to occur.
You state the story example you gave is going to suck, I would say so merely due to it having Naruto in it, as that is my own personal opinion of the series. However, that does not mean everyone will think it sucks. Some may like that sort of thing, not me in particular, but who knows.
The problem, is these are opinions you are making, not facts. They may in your eyes improve the story, but that is the authors call to make whether to take your suggestions and use them, or not.
You ask how they are bad... that is an opinion, I personally see nothing wrong with the suggestion. The problem is you and I do not and can not know for sure what the author intends unless he states so and even then it is subject to change. Your suggestions may conflict with what he has established as wanting to occur.
You state the story example you gave is going to suck, I would say so merely due to it having Naruto in it, as that is my own personal opinion of the series. However, that does not mean everyone will think it sucks. Some may like that sort of thing, not me in particular, but who knows.
Even I am tiring of the argument at this point so I agree with your sigh.
Now if he was to say that my opinions are bad due to a way he will advance the plot, then he should of said that. Well I'm tired of writing so I will just put it as simple as I can.
"He disregarded what I said because it is an opinion and did not comment on the values of the suggestion. This is a very close-minded thing to do and all I want is for him to comment on the values of what I suggested."
The second point, there is an exception of all rules. My comment to that is if you have a story like that not suck... you can made a much better story with the same writing skills if the plot was better.
Now if he was to say that my opinions are bad due to a way he will advance the plot, then he should of said that. Well I'm tired of writing so I will just put it as simple as I can.
"He disregarded what I said because it is an opinion and did not comment on the values of the suggestion. This is a very close-minded thing to do and all I want is for him to comment on the values of what I suggested."
The second point, there is an exception of all rules. My comment to that is if you have a story like that not suck... you can made a much better story with the same writing skills if the plot was better.
The nurse skirted nervously around the pale girl with the bright red eyes. Normally, she'd be sure to do some nice things like chat with the patient or fluff their pillow or something like that, but she felt no desire for that here.
In fact, she felt like running every time she came through the door of the girl's room. Especially the times when the nurse came in and found the girl performing some sort of martial art kata. There was a heavy feeling that, if the girl decided, she could run havoc through the hospital.
It made it worse that the girl wasn't a terrible person. In fact, she was very polite and understanding.
Currently, the girl was standing by the window out of the way and turned to look outside, her disturbing eyes kept unseen.
Still, it was a relief that she was going to be out of the hospital soon, just one more overnight observation.
"Here you are, miss," the woman said. "Everything's tidy."
"Well, I'm not here much longer, but thank you," Eija said. "And sorry."
"For what?" the nurse asked.
"For being a bother," Eija said.
Feeling a bit of shame at the girl's own guilt for just being what she was, the nurse flushed and left the room.
The Satomi girl sighed quietly.
One more night for observation.
Then back home with people didn't flinch when she looked at them.
"What's with the gloomy look?" a voice asked behind her.
Eija turned around to see Kaname standing in the doorway, wearing one of the pajama-like hospital garb given to mobile patients.
"Kaname, what are you doing here?" Eija asked.
"I'm stuck here for the night too," the blue-haired girl said. "Might as well come by and say hi to my fellow inmate."
"I see," Eija said, smiling.
"Yeah, yeah," Kaname said moving toward the desk beside Eija's bed. "Let's see, flowers...I'm guessing that's Kyoko. And the first aid and vitamins have to be Sergeant Nutjob."
The tone of voice was playful, but Eija smiled at the tone.
"He doesn't have much understanding of aesthetics," the dark-haired girl laughed in agreement. "But it is thoughtful."
"What?" Kaname said. "How is this thoughtful?"
"I lost my kit on the plane in Korea," Eija said.
"Oh, right," the blue-haired girl responded. "I forgot, you're on the same gung-ho wave-length."
Eija smiled at her from the window.
"Did he get you anything?" she asked.
"Same thing," Kaname said shrugging. "Vitamins and first-aid kit."
The Satomi nodded and turned to look back outside the window at the setting sun. She was surprised when Kaname moved up to her side and wrapped an arm around her shoulder.
"Sorry only Sousuke and Kyoko came to see you," she said.
"That's all right," Eija said. "Nothing you can do about it."
"Oh yes there is!" Kaname declared before pointing toward the horizon. "When we get out of here, we're Akibahara-bound and it's cuteness overload for us."
Eija blinked at the suddenness of the declaration and laughed nervously.
The quiet moment of a friendship in the making was broken by a sound from down the hall. A startled cry and the crash of metal as an insistent voice demanded explanation.
Kaname and Eija moved toward the doorway and looked out to see Sousuke aiming a gun at an orderly as he had the man pressed against the wall.
"I told you to give me the whereabouts of Miss Chidori this instant," the mercenary was saying.
"Sousuke!" Kaname shouted, drawing the young man's attention. "Put him down!"
"Ah, Miss Chidori," he said, dropping the orderly. "You're with Miss Satomi. My apology, sir, I appear to have been mistaken as to the situation."
In response to that, the orderly fled down the halls shrieking, not seeing Kaname stalk up toward Sousuke.
"Visiting hours are over, doofus!" Kaname snapped. "What are you still doing here?"
"I'm still res...owww!" Sousuke stopped trying to explain as Kaname twisted his ear, literally and started dragging him over to where Eija was standing and shaking her head with a small smile.
In fact, she felt like running every time she came through the door of the girl's room. Especially the times when the nurse came in and found the girl performing some sort of martial art kata. There was a heavy feeling that, if the girl decided, she could run havoc through the hospital.
It made it worse that the girl wasn't a terrible person. In fact, she was very polite and understanding.
Currently, the girl was standing by the window out of the way and turned to look outside, her disturbing eyes kept unseen.
Still, it was a relief that she was going to be out of the hospital soon, just one more overnight observation.
"Here you are, miss," the woman said. "Everything's tidy."
"Well, I'm not here much longer, but thank you," Eija said. "And sorry."
"For what?" the nurse asked.
"For being a bother," Eija said.
Feeling a bit of shame at the girl's own guilt for just being what she was, the nurse flushed and left the room.
The Satomi girl sighed quietly.
One more night for observation.
Then back home with people didn't flinch when she looked at them.
"What's with the gloomy look?" a voice asked behind her.
Eija turned around to see Kaname standing in the doorway, wearing one of the pajama-like hospital garb given to mobile patients.
"Kaname, what are you doing here?" Eija asked.
"I'm stuck here for the night too," the blue-haired girl said. "Might as well come by and say hi to my fellow inmate."
"I see," Eija said, smiling.
"Yeah, yeah," Kaname said moving toward the desk beside Eija's bed. "Let's see, flowers...I'm guessing that's Kyoko. And the first aid and vitamins have to be Sergeant Nutjob."
The tone of voice was playful, but Eija smiled at the tone.
"He doesn't have much understanding of aesthetics," the dark-haired girl laughed in agreement. "But it is thoughtful."
"What?" Kaname said. "How is this thoughtful?"
"I lost my kit on the plane in Korea," Eija said.
"Oh, right," the blue-haired girl responded. "I forgot, you're on the same gung-ho wave-length."
Eija smiled at her from the window.
"Did he get you anything?" she asked.
"Same thing," Kaname said shrugging. "Vitamins and first-aid kit."
The Satomi nodded and turned to look back outside the window at the setting sun. She was surprised when Kaname moved up to her side and wrapped an arm around her shoulder.
"Sorry only Sousuke and Kyoko came to see you," she said.
"That's all right," Eija said. "Nothing you can do about it."
"Oh yes there is!" Kaname declared before pointing toward the horizon. "When we get out of here, we're Akibahara-bound and it's cuteness overload for us."
Eija blinked at the suddenness of the declaration and laughed nervously.
The quiet moment of a friendship in the making was broken by a sound from down the hall. A startled cry and the crash of metal as an insistent voice demanded explanation.
Kaname and Eija moved toward the doorway and looked out to see Sousuke aiming a gun at an orderly as he had the man pressed against the wall.
"I told you to give me the whereabouts of Miss Chidori this instant," the mercenary was saying.
"Sousuke!" Kaname shouted, drawing the young man's attention. "Put him down!"
"Ah, Miss Chidori," he said, dropping the orderly. "You're with Miss Satomi. My apology, sir, I appear to have been mistaken as to the situation."
In response to that, the orderly fled down the halls shrieking, not seeing Kaname stalk up toward Sousuke.
"Visiting hours are over, doofus!" Kaname snapped. "What are you still doing here?"
"I'm still res...owww!" Sousuke stopped trying to explain as Kaname twisted his ear, literally and started dragging him over to where Eija was standing and shaking her head with a small smile.
Well, sorry if I came out too hard, I didnt really had too much time to answer.
And to be honest I was in a bad mood last night.
What really annoys me from this story isn't actually the whole Ranma stuck as a females with kids... I have seen way too many time this old cliche to actually care.
But honeslty I would expect more from the author especially since I have read all of his works, rather the raped Ranma runs away with his kids and asks no one for help and is quite willing to stay silent and take it like a man... sorry like a girl and keep it all inside.
to me this is cheap and overused, and while I can expect the rest of the story to probably be way better, this whole beggining just turned off this story for me.
In the end I don't really care that much about this story to start a discussion here about something that I personally consider a cheap plot.
so again sorry for in your words trolling like that.
And to be honest I was in a bad mood last night.
What really annoys me from this story isn't actually the whole Ranma stuck as a females with kids... I have seen way too many time this old cliche to actually care.
But honeslty I would expect more from the author especially since I have read all of his works, rather the raped Ranma runs away with his kids and asks no one for help and is quite willing to stay silent and take it like a man... sorry like a girl and keep it all inside.
to me this is cheap and overused, and while I can expect the rest of the story to probably be way better, this whole beggining just turned off this story for me.
In the end I don't really care that much about this story to start a discussion here about something that I personally consider a cheap plot.
so again sorry for in your words trolling like that.
was originally going to have a long chat with the thoughts behind Sousuke's normal gifts, but decided to save that for later
Incidentally, want to do some daily life stuff with background developments.
Thinking I'm going try to have a few things happen all at once around the time of either Behemoth/A-21 fiasco or Gauron's assault on the Danaan.
The purpose being to scatter the kids to their various situations.
The set-up right now:
character/relationship development
contact/groundwork of various groups
Behemoth/A-21-situation as a point of decision for many characters
more character development
more politics
Naiki goes off to join Hell's legions/Deimosu takes his route/Eija joins heaven
more situation/character/relationship development
small crises
more politics
Hecate's Xanados Plot ?
Act 5 stuff I'm not discussing yet
incidentally...Heaven and Hell haven't looked much into the Whispered yet
Incidentally, want to do some daily life stuff with background developments.
Thinking I'm going try to have a few things happen all at once around the time of either Behemoth/A-21 fiasco or Gauron's assault on the Danaan.
The purpose being to scatter the kids to their various situations.
The set-up right now:
character/relationship development
contact/groundwork of various groups
Behemoth/A-21-situation as a point of decision for many characters
more character development
more politics
Naiki goes off to join Hell's legions/Deimosu takes his route/Eija joins heaven
more situation/character/relationship development
small crises
more politics
Hecate's Xanados Plot ?
Act 5 stuff I'm not discussing yet
incidentally...Heaven and Hell haven't looked much into the Whispered yet
If I remember right, that was an Epi on AA and I read about a sentence of it before burning my eyes with vinegar and clicking as quickly as possible to a yuri scene.
Anyway, I've seen enough of Sect's stuff to know it was probably well written...just not my thing.
Then again, I once wrote a sex-scene that involved attempted suicide and was scarred myself by getting reviews saying it was "cute".
Hmm, I wonder if people noticed I posted another story snippet above
Anyway, I've seen enough of Sect's stuff to know it was probably well written...just not my thing.
Then again, I once wrote a sex-scene that involved attempted suicide and was scarred myself by getting reviews saying it was "cute".
Hmm, I wonder if people noticed I posted another story snippet above
We noticed. Aww, how cute. The Eija/Sousuke/Kaname friendship is coming along nicely.
Anyways, yeah, I like to think that it was written decently, considering that it was my first lemon. The main issue most had wasn't the yaoi, it was more story issues at the end, which I agree with.
Also, for background for everyone who doesn't know about it, the entire reason that it was written was because I was a big fan of equality (the thread was about Ranma and furry sex, and there were scenes with Male Ranma/Female Furry, Female Ranma/Male Furry, and even one with Female Ranma/Female Furry, but no Male Ranma/Male Furry).
EDIT: I just remembered something that's been bothering me: Naiki's name is based off of Nike, Deimosu (I think) is based on Deimos, so what's Eija based on?
Anyways, yeah, I like to think that it was written decently, considering that it was my first lemon. The main issue most had wasn't the yaoi, it was more story issues at the end, which I agree with.
Also, for background for everyone who doesn't know about it, the entire reason that it was written was because I was a big fan of equality (the thread was about Ranma and furry sex, and there were scenes with Male Ranma/Female Furry, Female Ranma/Male Furry, and even one with Female Ranma/Female Furry, but no Male Ranma/Male Furry).
EDIT: I just remembered something that's been bothering me: Naiki's name is based off of Nike, Deimosu (I think) is based on Deimos, so what's Eija based on?
Ranma sat back in her chair and sighed in relief upon seeing her children all back home.
Safe and sound.
The oh so brief feeling of relief that came after a recent near-catastrophe.
Shaking her head she stood up and started moving to move about the warehouse that she'd set her home in.
Her bedroom was in the former administrative area overlooking the main floor, each of her kids had taken one of the clerical offices below.
Instead of the small blank area they'd been running katas in before, they had a full dojo space and both display and storage for equipment and weaponry. There was a small library of books and scrolls in the last room, with room for a ritual space.
The kitchen and dining area had long been complete, along with the restroom. But she'd had contractors see to that before they'd moved in.
Repairing broken floors and walls at the Tendos had given her a firm grounding in maintaining a building, but a plumber she was not.
Nor an electrician.
And her early attempts do it yourself with the first piece of property she'd bought had been....painful.
Since then Ranma'd used contractors and had them set things up before she moved in. It meant a lot of checking things out for herself for any sort of suspicious addition, but that was usually clear.
The worst she'd found was a hidden camera in the bathroom, placed by a solitary pervert thinking to get some footage of her.
That was a nostalgic beating.
For the most part, she never got to deal with anything so harmless as a peeping tom anymore.
She still had some stuff to add to get the feng shui to the optimum. It would help give the impression that she gave a damn about interior decorating too.
Something red.
Red was always agreeable with her chi.
In anycase, there was nothing like a converted warehouse for the martial artist with family.
There had been a butterfly earlier, but the meeting with the client wasn't for another day or two. So she had today to practice and refine her skills and generally relax.
At least until the cell phone rang.
Sighing, Ranma walked over to the counter her cell phone lay on and checked the name.
"Nabiki," Ranma said, sighing with a slight smile on her face before answering the phone. "Hibiki-san, do you need a feng shih again?"
"If it wouldn't be too much of a problem," the woman on the other end of the line responded. "My brother-in-law wanted to compare notes about the architechtural designs."
Ranma narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.
That sounded fishy.
"It'll be tonight," Nabiki added. "So if you want to bring your children with you, that'd be fine."
Ranma was sure of it now, Nabiki had thought of something and was testing a theory.
"Well, thank you," Ranma said. "What time would that be?"
****
Naiki gave an exaggerated winking pose in the direction of the cute, pig-tailed shutterbug and then went right back to walking to class, yawning.
Another boring day of classes that she didn't really need. All because 'Kaasan thought they should have a full education.
At least it would be another substitute teacher for homeroom. She'd have to thank whatever force on earth had forced that annoying jerk Kogure out of classes.
Yawning, she turned into the classroom and moved toward her seat near the back of the room and sat down, putting her feet up non-chalantly.
She noticed a couple of guys trying to range for a peek under her skirt and smirked. Not anybody could see anything with the desk in the way.
"Good morning, children," a sultry voice said, drawing Naiki's eyes forward.
It was a foreigner, with long blonde hair and sharp features dressed in a barely acceptable version of a business dress. She smiled like a hungry alley cat as she took in all the students, sending a shiver down most of their backs.
"My name is Mara Geisthexe," the blond woman said. "I'm going to be your new homeroom teacher for a while."
*****
Mara is not given a last name in the OMG manga...
Safe and sound.
The oh so brief feeling of relief that came after a recent near-catastrophe.
Shaking her head she stood up and started moving to move about the warehouse that she'd set her home in.
Her bedroom was in the former administrative area overlooking the main floor, each of her kids had taken one of the clerical offices below.
Instead of the small blank area they'd been running katas in before, they had a full dojo space and both display and storage for equipment and weaponry. There was a small library of books and scrolls in the last room, with room for a ritual space.
The kitchen and dining area had long been complete, along with the restroom. But she'd had contractors see to that before they'd moved in.
Repairing broken floors and walls at the Tendos had given her a firm grounding in maintaining a building, but a plumber she was not.
Nor an electrician.
And her early attempts do it yourself with the first piece of property she'd bought had been....painful.
Since then Ranma'd used contractors and had them set things up before she moved in. It meant a lot of checking things out for herself for any sort of suspicious addition, but that was usually clear.
The worst she'd found was a hidden camera in the bathroom, placed by a solitary pervert thinking to get some footage of her.
That was a nostalgic beating.
For the most part, she never got to deal with anything so harmless as a peeping tom anymore.
She still had some stuff to add to get the feng shui to the optimum. It would help give the impression that she gave a damn about interior decorating too.
Something red.
Red was always agreeable with her chi.
In anycase, there was nothing like a converted warehouse for the martial artist with family.
There had been a butterfly earlier, but the meeting with the client wasn't for another day or two. So she had today to practice and refine her skills and generally relax.
At least until the cell phone rang.
Sighing, Ranma walked over to the counter her cell phone lay on and checked the name.
"Nabiki," Ranma said, sighing with a slight smile on her face before answering the phone. "Hibiki-san, do you need a feng shih again?"
"If it wouldn't be too much of a problem," the woman on the other end of the line responded. "My brother-in-law wanted to compare notes about the architechtural designs."
Ranma narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.
That sounded fishy.
"It'll be tonight," Nabiki added. "So if you want to bring your children with you, that'd be fine."
Ranma was sure of it now, Nabiki had thought of something and was testing a theory.
"Well, thank you," Ranma said. "What time would that be?"
****
Naiki gave an exaggerated winking pose in the direction of the cute, pig-tailed shutterbug and then went right back to walking to class, yawning.
Another boring day of classes that she didn't really need. All because 'Kaasan thought they should have a full education.
At least it would be another substitute teacher for homeroom. She'd have to thank whatever force on earth had forced that annoying jerk Kogure out of classes.
Yawning, she turned into the classroom and moved toward her seat near the back of the room and sat down, putting her feet up non-chalantly.
She noticed a couple of guys trying to range for a peek under her skirt and smirked. Not anybody could see anything with the desk in the way.
"Good morning, children," a sultry voice said, drawing Naiki's eyes forward.
It was a foreigner, with long blonde hair and sharp features dressed in a barely acceptable version of a business dress. She smiled like a hungry alley cat as she took in all the students, sending a shiver down most of their backs.
"My name is Mara Geisthexe," the blond woman said. "I'm going to be your new homeroom teacher for a while."
*****
Mara is not given a last name in the OMG manga...