http://clampfix.fanworks.net/x-overs/ccmps-re.txt </head><body><pre> ************************************************************** *CCMPS Internal File: * * * *Transcriptes of the review committee's meeting on * *Prospective candidates and recommendations * ************************************************************** Candidate #1: Taishakuten Reviewer1: Does this guy never give up? Reviewer2: I think Lord Taishakuten's persistence is admirable. Unlike some people, he knows how to love. (pointed look at Reviewer 1) Reviewer1: Excuse me, but I don't consider mass slaughter and brutality a fine romance. Reviewer2: That's because someone as cold blooded as you could never understand the pain of losing your love. Reviewer1: And I suppose someone as amoral as you are could never be expected to feel for other's suffering. (Glares at each other) Chair of Committe: This is a business meeting, can we keep it civilized? So I take it the we have one for and one against? Now, What do the other two think? Reviewer3: So long as Lord Taishakuten realize that Ashura-ou is not lunch, I have no objections. Reviewer4: While one likes to consider marriage as only affecting the two people involved, the truth is that it often has far reaching consequences. Case in point. It is true that Lord Taishakuten and Ashura-ou may be well match in their strength and feelings, but consider their union. Both men are ambitious, and combined i fear for the security of this world and all our lifes. Chair of Committee: Well put. I believe I need to think about this. ************************************************************** Candidate #2: Sashi Reviewer1: Amazing how some people never learn. Reviewer2: While they make a handsome enough couple, Madam Sashi seems to be rather underbreed and lacking in delicacy of mind. Reviewer3: You mean she's a bitc*? Chair of Committee: Please, restrain yourself. But I agree, considering the previous experience, marriage to Sashi probably does not have a high chance of success. Reviewer4: It does seem to me that a marriage between those two will not be conductive to the health of either. Reviewer3: (sotto voce) Yeah, she'll probably poison him this time. Reviewer1: Or the other way around. Chair of Committee: (coughs pointedly) I take it that's a no all the way around? Shall we go on? *************************************************************** Candidate #3: Kara Reviewer1: Pretty girl, if a bit bland. Reviewer4: I think that after his prior marriage, Lord Ashura would probably be grateful for someone "a bit bland", as you put it. In fact, Lady Kara possesses all the qualities so lacking in her sister. She is loyal, faithful, and obedient.... Reviewer3: She sounds like a dog. Reviewer1: Lord Ashura will probably tire of her in a week. Reviewer2: And she's not in love with him, and he's not in love with her. Reviewer4: Lady Kara is the material of which good wifes are made. Love has nothing to do with it. Lord Ashura is a man of some importance. Love will not be his only consideration. Reviewer1: Why don't you marry her yourself? Reviewer3: He has a harem already. Chair: This is irrelevent. I'll not have personal discussions in my meeting. So it's one for and four against. ***************************************************************************** Candidate #4: Kuyo Reviewer4: Another lady noted for her unwavering loyalty and devotion to her lord. And this time, you can not say that she does not love Ashura-ou. Chair: Pardon me, but am I not right that you have already cast your vote for Laday Kara? Reviewer3: He's used to a harem, remember? Ok, ok, I'll shut up. Chair: Now, let's get back to the topic, what do the rest think? And no more personal comments, or you'll be forcably removed. Reviewer2: While Lady Kuyo's devotion is commendable, I'm not sure that she'll make a good wife for Ashura-ou. After all, it seems to me that she lacks that certain spark, the flame of passion... Reviewer1: Spare me your sentimentality. Reviewer4: Indeed, I believe Lady Kuyo will prove to be an invaluable partner. She ability to predict the future should be her strongest recommendation. With her at his side, Ashura-ou need to have no concern for his future. Reviewer3: Unless she produce another prophecy like the last one. Chair: So have we a decision by now? We have ruled out Sashi. Kara and Kuyo each has one, while Lord Taishakuten has two votes. But that maybe changed with my decision. (secretary enters, and whispers something in his ear, all color drains out of his face.) Chair: Excuse me, but it appears that Lord Taishakuten has taken a personal interest in our meeting. He... (Door burst open, Taishakuten, resplendent in armor and sword in hand, appears at the door) Taishakuten: Well, am I interrupting something? Please ignore me, and continue with your deliberations. (he smiles sweetly, or as sweetly as he could) Chair: Ah.. (wipes off the sweat streaming off his face) as...as I was saying, I believe that Lord Taishakuten, by virtue of his ability, is the best candidate. ************************************************************************** </pre><p><a href="./">Back</a></p><p><a href=http://www.dreamhost.com/donate.cgi?id=216><img border=0 alt="Donate towards our web hosting bill!" src=https://secure.newdream.net/donate1.gif></a></p></body></html>