Ranma just slapped his forehead, as shortcuts of that nature *never* worked around or for him. He was considerably underwhelmed when a rather largish haulage truck appeared, complete with dust from wherever it came from.
Mean while, Mihoshi was.. freaking out? "Bu.. b.. but-but-b.. I don't *GET* it, a genie wish isn't supposed to directly lead to death!" she wailed to herself, idly pacing and doing a fair imitation of Tendo (soun) Falls, the Waterfall of Tears.
Nabiki and Ranma just *blinked*. Then, with his reluctance to know showing, Nabiki asked slowly "Aside from the whole Aladdin deal, just how's a parked truck supposed to kill Saotome? That *is* what we're talking about here, right?"
Mihoshi mostly got it together, but she sniffled a little as she said "I dunno, but that's a Car Bomb, straight copy of the ones they use to take out Marine Barracks, I'm kinda told, well, nbot told, but kinda told, I mean.."
Ranma interrupted, not unkindly. "I think we get it. Somehow, my problems end if I use a *Car Bomb*, one powerful enough to take out a city block, that sum it up?"
Mihoshi started to nod, then she started crying as she babbled "No, No, you aren't gonna.." Then Nabiki just shot a amazed, almost comically stunned look to Ranma. "Sao--You can't mean.. I know it's bad here, Hey, I confess I busted the wedding up, I just don't want your Dad in the family, it's not personal, you don't--"
As Mihoshi blinked in confusion (and started fading, a sign of Wish Complete) Ranma just smirked, but with sadness mixed into the amusement. "That's just it, Nabiki. I don't blame you any more than i blame anyone else--except Pops, and myself, for letting it get this bad. I was afraid to let go.. of my friends, my enemies, my Art. Look where it led us! I *told* Akane I'd gotten past the curse, but I went off after that cask like a idiot simply because I'd gotten into the role of seeking a cure. Add to that, Honor--mine and anyone I don't choose--is stained beyond repair if I choose anyone or even if I choose No-one."
Nabiki just groaned. "Saotome! Surely you can't be trying to stick to Honor Codes *now*? They just get manipulated on you, remember, I did it *myself*!"
Ranma nodded. "That's exactly what I AM doing, Nabiki. To prove I haven't let Dad corrupt me, that Happi is never getting that Heir, to salvage what shreds of honor the Wrecking Crew hasn't thrown away already, I *must* get out cleanly. There are ways, however. As to what ways work... Think for a second. Why haven't I simply slipped out, or blown up and stormed away, given up the Saotome name?"
Without a single second's thought, Nabiki answered promptly "Because they'd pursue you to the ends of the Earth, and likely sic me on you to do it. Ranma, you-you're obviously not *just* a jock, but I'd do it in a flash in hopes of getting the money for the Dojo. No offense?"
He shot back "None taken, in fact I expected that. Nabiki. The only way I can leave this shitheap and let it settle down for good is if I *DIED*.. or at least if everyone believes it and there's no traces.." His glance towards the powerful rolling explosives-load said it all.
Nabiki's eyes widened. then she stared right AT Ranma...
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