In a message dated 12/7/2001 4:33:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, Jeffery Marsh 
writes:

<< Edward Chang wrote:
 >I like Peorth's "desu wa" inclination better, myself.
 
 Interesting!  Would you please elaborate a bit for the benefit of those of
 us struggling to learn Japanese? >>

Since you say you're learning Japanese, I'll take it for granted that you 
know the function of the copula "desu"... "wa", on the other hand, is a 
decidedly feminine ending particle (with a male equivalent perhaps being "zo" 
or some other particle) added for emphasis. So it is not unusual to see 
female characters using "desu wa". However, Peorth uses it a LOT in certain 
situations, and it just makes her sound hyper and goofy. Of course, when 
she's being more serious, she tones it down a bit.  In any case, I should say 
that the use of "desu wa" alone does not imply goofiness, but Peorth's 
overuse of it, along with her actions/facial expressions/other words, add to 
that air.

Edward Chang, Skuld no Shinpu
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