[Episode 143368] [Episode 143368]Ranma frowned. Damn, he hated the swiss cheesed memory thing.
Quickly, he became aware of Ranko standing in front of him, with a questioning look. Realizing that the Tigress had noticed his frown, he smiled brightly. "Hey, do ya do that all the time, or just when ya hug someone?" he asked.
Ranko's eyes shone with an intensity that Ranma knew well. "I can do it when I fight for you, Master!" she shouted, throwing a few practice punches.
Ranma's mind, as screwed up as it was, recognized the punches, and immediately saw that, though powerful, the punches lacked precision and control. The dexterity that she displayed earlier, however, proved that she could easily learn the proper techniques. Hm...
The Pokékit blinked as her master got a strange look on his face, as though he was trying to study and analyze her. "Um... Master?"
Ranma blinked several times as he shook himself out of wondering whether to train her in "traditional" Anything Goes or trying for a specialized variant. "Oh, sorry. Just got some ideas for training," he explained, smiling at the instant look of happiness that he received from his cute pokékit. "Let's go see the professor, and hope that he has his pants on." Ranko giggled as the two went through the massive double doors.
And indeed, Professor Stroaks did his pants on. "Finished, Ranma?" he asked, then grinned. "Much different from what you're used to, isn't it?"
Ranma looked over at his Pokékit and smiled. "Wasn't bad at all, really."
Stroaks blinked, then grinned. "Well, you're full of surprises today, Ranma! However, I have a favor that I wish to ask you." Ranma blinked, then nodded. "I would like you to hold off on starting your journey for a few days."
Ranko mewed in surprise, and Ranma's eyes widened. "Eh? Why?"
Stroaks rubbed his chin, then nodded. "Well, the fact is, I'd like to study the interaction between you and Ranko. You see, it's not often that a trainer chooses a Kit to adventure with, much less a Kit as his Alpha. It's just for a few days, mind you, and you don't really have to do it..."
Ranma blinked, then shrugged. "I got no problem with it, Professor. It'll give me more time to get to know Ranko before the journey," the pigtailed boy responded, ruffling up the Tigress' hair. Ranko looked up curiously, her eyes clearly reflecting her desire to "kick Pokébutt", and Ranma chuckled. "Don't worry, I'll find some ways to train ya here."
Stroaks arched an eyebrow, but did not question further. "Very good. Go on home, then; I'll come by later for the next few days."
* * *
"Er, hi Moo-urk!" Ranma gasped as his mother gave him a bone crushing hug.
"My son, you're back!" Nodoka cried out as she continued to grip Ranma. "What kind did you get?"
"Ug... a Tigress..." Ranma managed to get out, before he concentrated on trying to prevent his ribs from breaking. Fortunately, his mother released him, and looked around. After a few moments, she frowned.
"Ranma, you already put your Alpha in your pokéball? How irresponsible, not letting your mother see her!" she scolded lightly, not noticing Ranma's sweatdrop.
She soon became aware of a tugging on her kimono. Startled, she looked down to see a petite red-head, with an overemphasized sweatdrop rolling down her temple. "Um, good morning. I am Ranko, Ranma's Alpha," she said nervously, bowing.
No one said a word for a loooooong moment as Nodoka's eyes narrowed. Then, Nodoka opened her mouth, while the Master and Alpha tensed.
"SO CUUUUUUUTE!" she chortled with glee, as she picked up the little tiger easily and hugged her. "Oh, Ranma, you know how to pick the best ones, my manly son!" Nodoka then frowned. "But I had no idea that you liked them so tight."
Ranma froze for the longest time, then fell flat on his face.
* * *
"So, Professor Stroaks, what do you think?" Nodoka asked as she set down a tray of homemade treats.
Stroaks smiled as he sipped the delicious tea that the Pokéwoman had made, and internally chuckled as he noticed his Vaporita twitching as she tasted the confections; he learned that, no matter where one went, there were few who could match the cooking prowess of Nodoka and Kasumi.
"Well, your son is handling Ranko much better than I expected. He's coming up with ways to make her stronger and more efficient in battle, where she most definitely shines, and he's making her feel good about herself. Most interesting..." the good professor replied, setting down the empty cup.
"More tea, Professor?" Nodoka asked, ever the good hostess. At his nod, she filled it in a most professional and elegant manner. Nodoka frowned at the concerning look Stroaks had on his visage. "SOmething the matter, Professor?"
"Hm? Oh yes..." the Professor frowned as he watched the boy holding a pillow in front of him, marked with a dot in the center. The Tigress then proceeded to try to hit the dot, complicated by the fact that the boy was dancing around her. "It's strange. Ranma is a fit boy, but I've never known him to be knowledgble about combat. Yet, he's coming up with effective ways to train Ranko, and her speed, control, and power is improving tremendously!"
Nodoka frowned slightly as she, too, had noticed that same fact. "That is true, but remember who his parents are, Professor." Stroaks nodded thoughtfully, and Nodoka continued. "Something else is bothering me, though."
The Professor and his Vaporita, still glowering at the fact that her own cooking was nowhere near Nodoka's, perked up, wanting to hear more.
"... These four days that my manly son has been home with Ranko, it's been quiet. And I have not been able to get him in bed! Do... do you think he's turned to homosexuality?" Nodoka asked fearfully.
Her worries were jarred by the two visitors' simultaneous facefault. After a moment, Stroaks struggled to his feet shakily.
"I... do not believe that you have to worry about that..."
Nodoka blinked. "... Oh. In that case..." the Pokéwoman looked over at the Vaporita. "Say... would you like to learn a new recipe?"
She perked up; there weren't many opportunities to learn from one of the best! "Sure! What is it?"
Nodoka grinned slyly. "Oh, it's an Italian recipe..." she murmured huskily as her gaze wandered to Stroak's groin. Stroak blinked as the two looked at him with smoky gazes.
* * *
Ranma, sitting on a comfy chair in the lab with Ranko purring in his lap, looked over at the Professor. "So, what did ya want?"
Apparantly, the Professor was in his own little world. "... but all I can think about is, Kielbasa sausage, your butt cheeks is warm..."
Ranma and Ranko sweatdropped as Stroaks continued singing quietly. "Uh... hey?"
"Check my dipstick, you need lubrication honey, my kielbasa sausage has just got to perform."
Ranma's eyebrow began to tic. "Hey, Professor!" 'Oh jeez, the guy's drooling...'
"Now, I've been set loose-ah, shooting my juice-ah, right in your-"
"HEY!" Ranma shouted, startling the Professor out of his reverie.
"Oh, Ranma. When did you come in?" Stroaks asked dazedly.
Ranma's and Ranko's eyes narrowed in annoyance. "You let us in. I'm not gonna let ya screw my mom if you keep doin' this..."
At least Stroaks had the decency to attempt to blush. Of course, being a highly respected researcher of Pokégirls, he had long lost that ability, plus frequently forgot to wear pants. "Ranma, thank you for delaying your trip for me. It is greatly appreciated."
Ranma shrugged. "Eh. No problem."
"I would like to ask you a favor."
"Oh no!" Ranko shouted, standing on Ranma's leg. She pointed a finger at the startled professor, and continued, "Me and Master waited, and now we go! Gotta go kick butt!" she shouted, pointing at the ceiling like a zealous action movie star.
Ranma and Stroaks both had sweatdrops rolling down their heads. "No, no, Ranko, this won't take long at all." Stroaks coughed into his fist, in order to regain his composure. "You see, I wanted to see if you could handle what I'm about to ask you. I want you to..."
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