She quickly recovered over her surprise and made her way over to the martial artist to give him a friendly hug. "Oh my goodness... it's been a while!!"
He slightly stiffened at the close contact but relaxed a second later and returned the embrace. "It's only been a few months after my wedding so it hasn't really been that long," replied Ranma.
Peorth then noticed her surroundings as she let go of the young male. "My my... you must have made quite a mess when you went to play hero, ne? That's so like you. I'll clean up the mess for you if you tell me some stories about what happened on your honeymoon!"
"Uh..." He hadn't had time to formulate a proper reply as the Goddess walked past him to examine the car and the knocked out driver. "About that guy, he stole Yamano-sempai's purse and this car so..."
"Just leave it to me!" The Goddess winked at her friend before focusing her attention to the thief. The purse that he had stolen was lying on the passenger seat so she didn't have to worry about that. "Art of Instant Transfer... engage!"
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"Uh... Natsumi-chan?"
"Yes?"
"Where did this man come from? And doesn't he fit the description of that infamous purse snatcher that the Nekomi Police Force were looking for?"
"I guess. Let's just hold him in custody until Tokumaru-kacho gets in. Sound good, Miyuki-chan?"
"You go touch him! I don't want to get my hands on a man who appeared out of nowhere instantaneously!"
"Geez..."
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With that detail out of the way, Peorth turned her attention to the inhabitants of the white truck who seemed to be babbling incoherently. "Hmmmm... I suppose they're not ready to accept that Goddesses like me exist."
"Well, they could at least return the purse," piped up Ranma as he knocked on the driver's window and tossed the item in as soon as it rolled down. Otaki simply gave a thumbs up while still babbling nonsense.
"Of course! A memory alteration will do nicely!" A gentle glow from Peorth's hands flew out to surround the truck before the vehicle made a 180 turn and started driving back to Nekomi. "Last but not least..." She transported the damaged red Ferrari to the nearest auto mechanic before turning to Ranma again. "Now, I believe you owe me some honeymoon stories!"
"Uh... about that... the funny thing is that Pops wanted ta resume our training trip and show me some more things. I was barely able ta get a note out to Nabikiiiiii?!" Just as he mentioned the middle Tendo sister's name, Peorth yanked him forward to her.
"You two didn't even go on a honeymoon?! You just up and leave mere moments after your wedding to go back on your training trip?!?" The fact that she had dropped her usual formal and elegant tone meant that she was highly annoyed. Plus she was shaking Ranma like a rag doll.
Ranma was barely able to speak in between Peorth's shakings. "S-s'not my fault! I d-didn't want ta ditch her, ya know!"
She finally stopped after a while and sighed. "I'm really glad I was able to answer your call. You really need a lot of help." She stepped back for a moment to look him in the eye seriously. "Listen, Ranma... the honeymoon is supposed to be a time when precious memories can be created between a newly married couple. Being able to be with each other in exotic places and share rare romantic experiences as only a couple can! The moment you proposed to Skuld, her heart began to look forward to that precious time she could spend with you!"
"I..." Feelings of guilt started to seep into the young man's heart.
"When you left like that, I'm certain that she was a bit disappointed. But because of how she accepts your love of your Martial Arts, she won't be too upset. Still... considering that this is your first meeting since your wedding, you really need to make it up to her! I don't mean to offend you but that down-to-earth look you have right now is not appropriate for your upcoming reunion! Skuld is aware that you're coming back, right?"
"Yeah... Akane told me that they called ahead."
The Goddess nodded. "Then she will undoubtedly be making herself look as pretty as possible for you. Shouldn't you at least try to do the same? But sadly, that would take quite some time and money on Earth..."
"Then I wish I could look really nice for my wife at our reunion!!"
Peorth's eyes twinkled. "Wish granted! Now allow me to show you the type of service that a First Class Goddess like myself can offer!"
'...... oh crap.' That was Ranma's last thought before a light from above transported him to the Heavens where he would receive a First Class Makeover.
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