002 {Video}

[never_go_back]

[Bam, suddenly there is a young lady with a friendly expression on the screen. She's visible from the neckline up, shoulders covered in slender armor.]

Good evening. Those who do not know me, I am Dame Kuno of the Highcrest Knights. I would be most grateful for a moment of your time to bring two things to attention.

Firstly I am in the process of forming a more [beat] 'colorful' detachment which would be named the Order of the Rose. I am looking for one or two others to join me in an everlasting crusade to keep peace and order within Highcrest and wherever else necessary.

[She seems so cheerful! Then her express shifts to a bit more regretful.]

We will, regrettably, need to keep our eyes closest upon some of our fellow denizens of Mallow Hallow; disturbing the peace by bullying the weak is a most improper way of solving our problems and I believe it best we defuse denizen-related shenanigans before 'Queenie' ends up aware of matters and becomes further.. Disappointed.

[Because Kodachi cares about that. Really. Then smiles!]

Secondly I am aware of the recent news regarding currency. For someone looking for part-time work, I could use someone to tend to my rose gardens. Experience with such care-taking is preferred.

Now then, who will be first?

[She goes quiet with a sweet smile, as if expecting someone to accept her offers.]

Comments

[never_go_back]

It's not so much 'want' than 'need', Ranma-darling. The fact of the matter is you will not be in any position to do anything competently if you do not spend enough time adapting to your surroundings first.

[She smiles.]

Besides; here you are free from your normal burdens, are you not? You are free to make your own decisions.

[chinaboy]

This is ridiculous. [He had prior engagements at home, and he certainly can't achieve them here.]

You can make yourself at home all you want, but I'm gonna find a way off this place.

[never_go_back]

Oh?

[She smiles.]

So then you can cook your own food? You have a place to sleep?

[And before he can answer.]

Soap to wash your clothing and hands? Possess a toothbrush? Do you even have access to clean water? A place to go should you fall ill?

[chinaboy]

[Actually, he could cook. Well too, better than Akane.

The other necessities would pose to be a problem.]

S-so I don't have all of that. S'not like I'm plannin' on stayin' here.

[The fact of the matter was: he didn't want to stay here long enough for those to become necessities.]

[never_go_back]

[She gives a gasp of shock.]

Oh Ranma.. Oh my darling, whether you plan to stay or not, preperation is essential! I would have assumed you at the very least have heard of the six Ps!

[chinaboy]

Of course I have. [He's not worried about it either, if he was, he would be freaking out more.] I've handled this more times than I care to count. [THANKS DAD! Great provider you've been!]

[never_go_back]

[Kodachi doesn't seem completely convinced, but what can she do at this point?]

I don't feel this situation is anything like your previous experiences. Are you certain you aren't going to open your own dojo? You would make a lot of money!

[chinaboy]

[Damn. she did have a good idea. Argh, he hated it when others were right.]

I'll have to think about it.

[It's going to suck coming to the realization that he might not be going anywhere for who knows how long.]

[never_go_back]

[The seed.. Has been planted.

Yes, Ranma, do it. Make a dojo better than Akane's and utterly destroy her dreams and competition! KYA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAA-*sputter wheeze*!!!]

Please do. Now that that is settled, I have matters of my own that I simply must resolve sooner rather than later. Speak to you later~?