Notes and Disclaimers:  The following is an original work by me,
freely using the creative genius of Tachiwaka Megumi, to whom I
am indebted.   The characters of Saint Tail, Asuka Jr., et al
are owned by Kodansha and TMS.    By Stirling Twilight
Disappearing Act   When Meimi opened the door, her father stood
before her, waiting, a smirk on his face. Meimi recoiled,
smiling apprehensively at him.  "I'm home?" she ventured with a
hint of nervousness.  His hand came up, and she could see a
small, crystal ball on a gold chain swinging from it. "One, two,
three…" he counted.  Meimi opened the door to find her father
waiting there, a smile on his face.  "I'm home!" she cheerfully
sang out. Stepping up, she gave him a kiss on the cheek and went
into the lounge, shedding her coat as she went. As she moved,
she chatted animatedly to him about her day, the snow, about
classes and her talk with Seira after school. He continued to
grin at her, nodding, and making soft noises of agreement. When
she paused for breath, h