All characters within this fiction, with the exception of characters created purely within this fiction, are the intellectual property of Rumiko Takahashi as taken from the Ranma Nibunnoichi series originally published by Shogakukan in Japan, later published by Viz Comics in the US and Boxtree in the UK. They are used without permission, the use and publication of this text should therefore be in accordance with any legal consideration in force connected with the owners and licensees of the original title. That's the boring legal bit. Abuse it at your own risk!