I have to build up my anger and depression a lot before I can release a blast, and the words act as a focus for me. Nabiki dived for cover behind a nearby desk. Luckily for Nabiki, Ryoga fired straight up. Unluckily, the roof found itself in the way. Debris rained down in various sized pieces.
Most people have great difficulty doing two things at the same time.
Ranma Saotome was currently doing three. Specifically, he was shoveling down some of Ukyo's okonomiyaki, reading his script folder, and gulping Shampoo's ramen simultaneously. Kasumi coughed politely behind him. Ranma paused in his line memorization and turned towards her. Oh, that's right.