[ That impressive display of tail even has Ranma hesitate for a moment. He hadn't been expecting it and it surprised him a little. More surprising is the stance the bird takes. He thinks he knows that martial arts style...maybe. Hard to tell with just a stance. But he's got more important things to worry about, like knives flying at him.

He bends nearly in half backwards to avoid it. ]

Whoops. Hey watch where you're throwing those buddy. I'm just trying to help you out.

[ By giving chase with the kettle. It probably looks like some really demented clown show. One martial artist chasing another one around the ring while carrying an entire kettle of water. ]

Look, I get not wanting to change back in front of an audience and all. [ Because unlike him, most the curse barers ended up naked when they turned back into humans. He sort of gets why the guy is avoiding him ] Just go backstage. I'll change you back and then you can finish your show the way you're supposed to be.