Getting the girls situated in a little huddle near the mostly immobile Akane, Nabiki was glad the girls seemed willing to listen to her. Part of why she was being so careful to maintain trust in her tonight was for just such a reason. That didn't mean they wouldn't get upset before long after learning Ranma had a previous lover on top of their current situation as their patience likely had short time limits.
"Alright girls, so the real reason we're all here is Ranma. Considering all that we've found out, I think it's time I help you girls with your relationships."
Akane took exception to that, although bound in a harem sex-slave outfit she was just looking for anything to get Nabiki with at this point. "More of this harem stuff?"
Glancing over at Akane, Nabiki kept her mood neutral and helpful. "No, you each have to make your own choices. I'm just going to give you some advice and explain things so you understand them. Just play along tonight as a happy harem for the sake of getting along a bit and tomorrow you can do whatever."
Seeing she had that little fire dealt with, Nabiki went to the heart of the matter. "So the basic problem is about the future. For one, what does Ranma do after high school? What does Ukyou expect out of a relationship with him? What does Shampoo and her people want from Ranma? Does Akane actually want Ranma in a relationship or would she be happier if they were just friends?"
Seeing the girls thinking about that, she addressed them individually. "Kodachi, just keep up what you've been doing and get to know Ranma better. Ukyou, I could help you more if I knew just how much you wanted from Ranma. Could you share him, like he teaches at the dojo here while you're running your restaurant? Shampoo, same thing, I need to know what sort of relationship you need from Ranma before I can offer you advice, because I don't know if sharing is a problem for you, or if you have to kidnap him to China or what. As for Ranma, I don't actually know what he'll do after high school, but it seems like he'd be running the dojo here."
Looking around the girls, Nabiki decided to remind them of the other concerns. "Just remember the lesson Akane learned trying to win cards. The girls in this room aren't the big dangers for losing Ranma. You girls need to actually get close to him instead of fighting about who gets close to him. If you don't it seems very likely some other girl or girls will take him away or his mother might just do it anyways. Maybe Ranma will just get fed up and leave, I don't know. I do suggest you work out a cease-fire so you girls can at least get to the dating and kissing level with Ranma. Also it's becoming obvious that maybe we should actually get to know Ranma better rather than just making assumptions."
Unfortunately Nabiki had another girl besides Akane suspicious of her. "What sneaky bunny want from Airen?"
Smirking just a bit, Nabiki did not seem bothered in the least. "Mhmm, as you girls might recall, I have a magical contract with Saotome now. If I don't hold up my part of making him happy, my contract is automatically extended and I'm punished, so for a month at least I've given myself to him."
Shampoo did not look convinced. "What sneaky bunny want?"
Nabiki grinned, not really caring about how Shampoo took it at this point. "I'm basically Ranma's sexual plaything for the next month, although I thought he was a virgin and things would go slower, but basically he can play with me however he wants. The only thing you can do by trying to interfere is making me his for even longer. As for me, I just think it would be amusing to spend the rest of my time in high school as his little sex-pet. That's all I really want from him, I'm not looking for anything more than a little fun."
Seeing all the girls except Kodachi widen their eyes in surprise at Nabiki's ploy, the bunny decided to teach them a little more. "Oh yes, Ranma does like knowing what a girl expects from him. I have a contract listing all the naughty things I've given him permission to do to me, but you girls might want to do something similar. Just a simple note will do, just write down the things you would like him to do to you or let him do, just to make things clear. I think that might help him play with you."
Satisfied with herself, Nabiki was amused by her own little plan. "I don't mind sharing of course, I'll even help. If you get in my way or bother my dear master however, I am obligated to handle the problem with much enthusiasm, much like my dear little sister here. Now, are there any questions?"
Ukyou seemed to be at the boiling point this time, yet not as angry as Akane or Shampoo. "You can't be serious? You're really giving yourself to Ranma?"
Nabiki just smirked. "Consider it an object lesson. Akane was going to lose Ranma by winning the card game. Instead of competing for Ranma I simply surrendered myself directly to him. I can't change my mind either, one month is the minimum if I'm a good little sexpet, so it's also useless for anyone to interfere. Through surrender, victory. I get the fun I want. Speaking of which, you really should tell me what you want from Ranma so I can help you."
Despite pointing the question at the okonomiyaki chef to put her into the spot light, it was Shampoo that answered somewhat grumpily. "Shampoo need be Airen lover and bear children. Shampoo not need Japanese marriage, can be mistress if Airen visit Shampoo home and accept Shampoo."
Nodding to the unhappy amazon, Nabiki quietly accepted her terms. "I'll come by to visit Elder Cologne to make sure of the details and explain it to Ranma in simple terms if that helps."
Shampoo simply stared right back at her. "Shampoo not happy share Airen, but Shampoo can not lose."
Nabiki simply smiled a little smile at her, not being the most comforting woman around as it was mostly a grin. "Obviously, if it was easy to compromise you already would have."
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(Posted Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:34)
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