Subject: Re: [FFML] [C&C][R1/2] Simple question
From: Magic Knight Kyone
Date: 11/19/1996, 10:06 AM
To: BRETT J DE_JESUS
CC: fanfic@fanfic.com

BRETT J DE_JESUS wrote:

What is the best way to handle pronouns when refering to Ranma in his girl
mode?

It feels wierd to say 'she thought' but just as wierd to say 'he turned her
back'.  I've tried avoiding pronouns entirely, but that's just way too hard.
Also, it would be hard to read.

Anyone have any suggestions?

....Brett

In most cases, I've seen Ranma refered to as 'she' not 'he' in female
form.  That's the way I'm doing it in my story as well.  I think it's
the best way, because it tells you Ranma's current form.  Only someone
unfamiliar with Ranma would assume by this that Ranma's a woman.

Just my two cents.

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