To know that you or a friend are fated to die either immediately or at a certain time stuns the mind, sending it into a spin of panic, looking over anything and everything to either avoid blame or get out of such a prophecy.
Of all the ways to go, bloated to death by Styx Water....
Styx Water...Wasn't that...yes...THAT'S IT!
And with that, Kasumi's face brightens immensely as hope returns.
"Ranma."
"Yeah?"
"I...believe there may be a third option. It will be difficult and most unpleasant, but the results may be worth it."
Death raises an eyebrow. "And what would that be?"
All eyes on the eldest sister.
"...If we were to open Ranma's stomach at the time of the...reaction, we could move his body out of the way of the portal."
Though Death is nonplussed, Nabiki's eyes widen as she follows the train of thought to it's end. "That still leaves him only a year!"
At this, Kasumi's grin inches wider. "The water could then be used to coat Ranma himself, much like the Achilles legend. Skin touched by Styx water is outright inpenetrable, if the legends are to be believed."
There's something deep in her eyes that's more than mere happiness; it's the thought of getting Power, and the 'fun' that would bring. If you were to look around the room, body language would indicate that everyone is feeling similarly. Save the immortal, who seems outright amused. "Invincibility on tap, not just for yourself, but for many more."
"At the right price, of course." interjects Nabiki.
Kasumi nods. "Possibly. It would depend on how much was generated and if it were reusable."
Ranma had been twitching as the discussion went on, happiness at a possible out turning to annoyance at it turns into another piece of craziness. "WAITAMINUTE! Don't I get a say in this?!"
Kasumi bows. "Well, given the facts, it doesn't have to be you; I feel any one of us would be willing to...take the plunge."
At this most of the room share a collective *gulp*.
"But Lord Death did mention you specifically...It's not like you don't want tougher skin..."
Bloody guilt trip! But at least it's up to me!...
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