I'm debating something and I need a little bit of input on it.
Should I express or suppress the curse in a Familiar of Zero crossover?
The main thing that I'm looking at is whether or not it carries any value plotwise for a crossover story that's already starting out with themes of alienation (commoner vs. nobility) and identity (Louise's inability to do magic). Suppressing it could offer the struggle as to whether or not Ranma wants to return home or not.
Halkeginia
Pros
- curse cured
- freedom
Cons
- forced attachment to obnoxious girl
- looked down upon due to lack of magic
- may perceive Halkeginia a form of running away
Nerima
Pros
- home and family
Cons
- active curse
- forced attachment to obnoxious girl
Note, I've taken Ranma the day after he arrives at the Tendo household, so multiple engagements, rivals, etc. aren't a factor for him.
If I leave the curse on, he could be mistaken for being nobility, or at least being a magical being, which may or may not affect Louise's status from the outset. Outside of that, though, there aren't many awkward situations the curse can generate, due to the fact that he'll be considered both a commoner and a non-human entity. Plus he'll effectively be the second banana to most everyone, even with his asskicking abilities.
So, at this moment, I'm leaning towards suppression, but if there's something I've possibly overlooked/had not considered, please talk about it here. Thanks.
Should I express or suppress the curse in a Familiar of Zero crossover?
The main thing that I'm looking at is whether or not it carries any value plotwise for a crossover story that's already starting out with themes of alienation (commoner vs. nobility) and identity (Louise's inability to do magic). Suppressing it could offer the struggle as to whether or not Ranma wants to return home or not.
Halkeginia
Pros
- curse cured
- freedom
Cons
- forced attachment to obnoxious girl
- looked down upon due to lack of magic
- may perceive Halkeginia a form of running away
Nerima
Pros
- home and family
Cons
- active curse
- forced attachment to obnoxious girl
Note, I've taken Ranma the day after he arrives at the Tendo household, so multiple engagements, rivals, etc. aren't a factor for him.
If I leave the curse on, he could be mistaken for being nobility, or at least being a magical being, which may or may not affect Louise's status from the outset. Outside of that, though, there aren't many awkward situations the curse can generate, due to the fact that he'll be considered both a commoner and a non-human entity. Plus he'll effectively be the second banana to most everyone, even with his asskicking abilities.
So, at this moment, I'm leaning towards suppression, but if there's something I've possibly overlooked/had not considered, please talk about it here. Thanks.