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[sharpestsword]

Who ⬤ Julieta Juris and others
What ⬤ Night Parade catch-all
When ⬤ april
Where ⬤ location=various
Content Warnings ⬤ sex, violence

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closed to Gojyo

[sharpestsword]

[ With that the match is over. She lost her footing and ended up flat on her back outside the line. So she lost then. While she would usually be preoccupied with figuring out how to get stronger, she's having different sorts of thoughts. His fighting was impressive and she had no complaints about being so close to his barely clothed body. If only he would be quiet. She'll just stay here for now. ]

Not bad.

[pervy_kappa]

[She wasn't half bad all things considering. She had the moves that proved her experience in the ring, and she most certainly had the body of a girl who could hold her own.

But, Sha Gojyo was a physical fighter in the truest sense of it all. And when it came to hand-to-hand combat like this, well, he just happened to be the type of guy who was always in survival mode.]

Ah. That's it?

[It was a taunt more than anything. A smarmy grin taking hold as he looked down at his floored opponent.

Truthfully, he could have easily just lifted her and threw her out the ring. But he at least wanted to see what she was capable of.

Stepping down, the cheering of the crowd around them had been blocked out as he offered his hand towards her.

An offer of comradery.]

So, what was that you said?

The loser gets to fulfil the winners 'tasks'?

[To think such a serious and stubborn looking girl was secretly such a perv.]

[sharpestsword]

[ She fought him hard. It felt good to find someone she didn't have to hold back against. Even more of a treat to see his skill in a fight. That has her very interested. Maybe even excited, enough that she doesn't mind losing to him. She grabbed hold of his forearm. ]

Right. Whatever you want. Let me guess. A date?

[pervy_kappa]

[Well, he couldn't deny that the girl had spunk no matter how strange Julietta initially came off. At least she seemed tough enough to get up and accept her defeat like a champ.

He hoisted her up to her feet, grasping her arm, offering a wide playful grin.]

I have to make up for how badly I messed up at that cafe, yeah? Save face and all that?

So what do you say? Would a cute, attractive girl like you do me the honors of a do-over? Say some drinks? Maybe a good meal and some fun to top it all off?

[sharpestsword]

Of course. Your pride is important to you. I hope you know how to cook.

[ Back on her feet again she got herself cleaned up and dressed. She was somewhat distracted going over the match and where she went wrong. Recalling every move that she possibly could would help her adjust her technique later. This wasn't over. She intended to fight him again one day. ]

I could use a bath.

[pervy_kappa]

Wait-- Eh?

[Woah now. Hold on a second--

The surprise was pretty apparent in Gojyo's eyes. He was blinking as he tried to process her sudden words.

Damn. This girl seemed to have already a whole damn plan for what she wanted them to do tonight, huh?

The problem was that he wasn't expecting it. Gojyo hoped to do what he promised he would back when he first spoke to her. Maybe treat her to a few drinks at a bar. Perhaps find a fancy restaurant to wine-and-dine her properly. Perhaps a dance or two, or even a night out at the casino.

He was not expecting to be asked to take her back to his place.

Which was a mess.

And even worse, she asked him to cook for her.

And he knew his cooking was C-Grade at best.



Shit.]

A-ah, erm. S-sure. Okay.

[Shit. Shit. Shit.]

You want me to sneak you into the Sutoku complex that badly, eh? You aren't trying to spy on us secretly and our sleeping quarters, are you?

[Maybe if he teased her a little about it? Perhaps that could spare him some time.]

[sharpestsword]

That's right I'm going to thoroughly inspect your apartment to make sure you're not up to some sort of trouble. Are you going to stop me?

[ He seemed thrown off by that. Maybe she misunderstood. She wasn't so good at judging these situations. If he was going to mess with her then she could challenge him on that. She may have lost the match but she was still feeling competitive. He wanted to have fun after all. ]

closed to Dante

[sharpestsword]

[ Orders from the Enma himself mean this is a chance to prove herself. She'll bring in every kappa she can find. How hard can it be? She's already managed to track one down to this apartment. Once she's sure she's got the right place she approaches and knocks loudly on the door. She doesn't know the guy, but he'll cooperate, right? ]

[demonrebel]

[It really doesn't surprise him that the Department of Enma is on his tail already. Unlike the other two factions, the Enma are the eyes and ears of the city. They know Jigoku-cho inside and out. Even so, Dante can't help but look a bit perturbed once he heard a knock at the door. He stares at the door for a moment before giving his guest an uneasy glance.

The kappa in question is a young fella by the name of Fujimoto. While he doesn't hail from the same tribe that hosted the Night Parade, Fujimoto knows a thing or two about what's going on. This street smart turtle is one of the few youkai willing to be interviewed. Most of the youkai here in Jigoku-cho won't give the Lost Souls the time of day nevertheless candidly chat with them.]

You best find someplace to hide, lil buddy. [Dante warns as he gets up from the desk.] This might get messy.

[While Dante's apartment is relatively small in size, it looks spacious enough because of how he utilized said space. He has a small bedroom littered with magazines, alcohol bottles and clothes, a fairly kept bathroom, and small living quarters equipped with a kitchenette with red vintage couch that almost looks exactly like the red monstrosity back within the Devil May Cry. He also have an old looking oak desk by the window with a matching chair. There's a couple of plants here and there that he picked up as of recently but the real eyecatcher is probably the pretty glass vase with a dozen roses.

Once Fujimoto finds a decent hiding spot, Dante opens the door with his typical flourish. He's without the fancy red coat this evening and without a shirt apparently but that's all according to plan.]

Ho boy, I don't recall ordering room service. [Dante says as he slicks his hair back.] To what do I owe the pleasure?

[sharpestsword]

[ Though she can't tell what's going on inside, when the door isn't answered immediately she starts to get impatient. She'll give him some time before there's more knocking. It turns out not so long to wait after all before she's greeted with what she assumes is the owner of the apartment. Her gaze lingers on his chest a moment too long before she glances around him in an attempt to find signs of what she's looking for. ]

I'm Julieta Juris of the Department of the Enma. I need to speak with you regarding a certain report. You don't mind if I step inside. I won't be long.

[ She moves to go inside without any further explanation. If he's hiding something then he knows what she's here for. She keeps her guard up watching for signs of resistance. ]

[demonrebel]

[Oh, he noticed that pause! It seems that the little lady likes what she sees. This amuses Dante to no end. While he's still trying to catch up on his rest after being out of commission for a solid year, Dante still got it.]

Be my guest~! [Dante can't help but chuckle when Julieta strolls right past him. It's a little rude but he always liked the rude ones.] Sorry if the place is a bit of a mess. I wasn't expecting company.

[He states as he closes the door for the time being. Instead of locking it like he normally would, he purposely leaves the lock off just in case his little buddy needs to make a run for it. The kappa in question has two options, either climb out the window onto the fire escape or run out the front door. The latter of the two will be tricky.]

So, what's the deal with the report?

[sharpestsword]

It says here that a kappa was seen somewhere around these apartments.

[ She starts walking the perimeter, avoiding whatever mess has been left around. This really isn't something she has any experience with. She listens for any sign of movement. At the same time she's trying to keep an eye on Dante too. If he's not even fully clothed then at least that reduces the possibility of concealed weapons but not entirely. She stops at the couch and looks behind it. ]

We're bringing them in for questioning about the assassination. They're not in any trouble we just need their cooperation to find a lead on who did this.

[demonrebel]

[Shit. The Department of Enma is already ordering the detainment of all the kappa tribes? Even the mountain kappa? Well, damn. That's a little harsh, especially since it was the river kappa who was in charge of the Night Parade.]

Not too many kappa would hang out around here. [He states while leaning against a nearby wall with those beefy arms crossed over his chest. Dante might have the diet of a frat boy but he has the body of a Greek deity.] After all, most youkai avoid us Lost Souls like the plague.

[He nervously glances over at the bedroom when Juileta inches closer to it. His little green friend might be in there. Who knows? Either the kappa is somewhere there or maybe Dante is worried about her finding his porn stash.]

closed to Jin Guangyao

[sharpestsword]

[ It's time for a much needed break. After all her hard work Julieta is here for some Department sanctioned fun. Along the way she stops at one of the stalls and gets talked into buying what was described by the handsome merchant as a one of a kind functional erotic art piece. She takes his recommendation to bring it to the bathhouse in a cute little gift bag and see what's going on there. Though once she gets there she's not even sure what to do. She looks around for someone that looks like they're not busy until she finds him. ]

When were you going to tell me?

[taintedpeony]

[Jin Guangyao watched the festivities with a drink in his hands, he was on the clock and dressed rather provocatively in a short hanfu. His hair was in a ponytail and his face was made up in striking makeup. He had fashioned some peonies in his hair and his tails as an added touch.

He looked to the woman approaching him in curiosity.]

Hello Maiden Julietta,

I was merely trying to protect you from unsavory characters such as Jin Guangyao. You were so convinced that I was Huaisang, would you have been amenable to me shattering that illusion there and then? You seemed so out of it. All I could do was to make certain you got home safely.

I didn't say anything because I did not want to embarrass you.

[sharpestsword]

Perhaps your intentions were good but you still put me in a position where I owe you and you lied to me.

[ She would hear no argument about her debt. Her pride depended on it. If he was so concerned about her embarrassment then maybe he would understand. He didn't have to go out of his way for her even if she would have preferred it another way. That much she was grateful for, reluctant as she was. If he had wanted to harm her he would have had every opportunity to do so. Not something she would consider worthy of praise but the thought did come up. ]

[taintedpeony]

I did. I did not correct your assumption. I do apologize for that transgression.

[He did get it. One being indebted to someone always posed a risk. Especially if she perceived him as an enemy. His various tails swished back and forth with thought.]

Hmmm, I did cause you some trouble. Tell you what, perhaps you can assist me with something here and we can call it even.

[sharpestsword]

As it turns out, hallucinations are a common side effect of that drug I was testing at the facility. I accept your apology.

[ That's what she wanted to hear. At least he had decency enough to say it whether he really meant it or not. He would need to prove himself before she could really trust him. As for his suggestion she raised an eyebrow. She wasn't sure just how he thought she could be of help to him here but she was listening. ]

Alright, what is it?

[taintedpeony]

Perhaps it is not the wisest to go and take experimental drugs without an exit plan. I would be careful, in a place like this one can walk into just about any danger. But you already know that now. It was good that was a legitimate experiment, sometime people will use that and harvest your organs or worse.

[As someone who grew up in this type of environment, he knew all the dangers of it, being sold, harvested used, and abused was just par for the course. From what he had seen of Julietta Juris, she seemed rather straightforward. That type paints a target on her back for nefarious people.]


You see, Tenkohime has a request of us Tamamo members, we must make a good showing here.

[He gestures at the orgy.]

Unfortunately for me, I am at a disadvantage. It has been a long long time since I had been intimate with anyone. Especially one of the fairer sex. I hate to admit that I am rather rusty and nervous to jump into what is asked of me. Would you be interested in being my client?

Although I am rusty I am very knowledgeable is such affairs.

closed to Nie Huaisang

[sharpestsword]

[ She wants to see him again. With all the festivities going on she was beginning to realize just how many things she had yet to experience. When she learned of what he did as a profession here she decided to book herself an appointment with him. He's one of the first people she met here and they got along well so it made sense to her. Making such a commitment ahead of time put her at ease. She arrived at his room unsure of what to expect. ]

Good to see you again. So what now?

[illicitly]

[Oh, this is surprising. Not that he minds in the least. In fact, his eyes light up when he turns around from where he'd been arranging various supplies on a table. He greets her with a warm smile, stepping forward to gently take her hands in his. If she's here, she's likely open to the physical contact and the quicker he breaks the ice, the better.

There might be something to Jin Guangyao's comment about just jumping in though he doesn't want to rush her.]

it's good to see you, too, Lady Julieta. I assume you're here to enjoy the festivities the Tamamo Clan is providing?

[His voice is soft and smooth. Even if he's new to this line of work, the skills he's picked up as a sect leader can be applied here.]

[sharpestsword]

That's right. I'm trying new things.

[ She's definitely not someone who does that often. It's easier to stick with things she knows she's good at. She nods her head looking down at the hands he's taken hold of. It's so much different than the cold salutes of the military but not at all unwelcome. A change from that is something she doesn't even realize how much she needs. She glances around at the whole setup of the room wondering if that might tell her anything. ]

[illicitly]

[Nie Huaisang's opted for one of the private rooms in the bathhouse. After a quick inspection of the available rooms in the bathhouse, he settled on a beautiful aquatic themed room, finding it suitably tranquil and aesthetically pleasing to the eye even if he tends to prefer birds himself. It should set quite a fantastical mood and to his understanding, that's what this is about.

He's also set up a few different avenues of entertainment, deciding to set up camp and have everything he might need in advance. In addition to a variety of sex toys, bondage gear, lotions, and massage oils, he's also thought ahead to prepare for traditional companionship services. There's a shogi board and a bamboo flute sitting on a table. On another, there's a stack of porn magazines; more a practical consideration for the uncertain or indecisive customer who might need a little extra assistance in choosing their services.]

New things? Is this your first visit to an establishment like this? It's my first time working in one though I've been a long-time visitor at similar ones back home.

[Being the provider rather than the customer is an interesting change of pace.]

[sharpestsword]

[ She appreciates the privacy and finds the atmosphere nice as well. It's not too gaudy which is a relief. They've got this all to themselves. She walks in further to have a seat on the edge of the bed. Her fingers brush over the sheets. There really do seem to be a lot of options. If she's expected to know exactly what she wants already, that's going to be a problem because she's drawing a blank. ]

I've never been. There were always so many other things to focus on. Since my promotion back home I've only been getting more and more responsibilities.

[illicitly]

[It's fine that she doesn't know yet what she wants. Honestly, Nie Huaisang came into this room anticipating that his customers might be need of guidance. After all, how often had he entrusted himself to the care of a skilled courtesan back home? In his own experience, conversation and establishing acquaintanceship and rapport is as much a part of the job as performing sex acts.

He smiles sympathetically, gaze softening at her words, before he takes a seat beside her on the bed, gently resting his hand on her knee. If it's too much too soon, she can easily brush it aside without any hard feelings. Right now, he's simply gathering information and assessing her limits before he begins to work in full.]

I can relate. Responsibilities go hand in hand with positions of power. There's so much to think about, it's easy to forget how to relax or to take care of your own needs.

[His reliance on others was the result of genuine need as much as it was a means to keep tabs on his enemies and their allies. He was so busy focusing on others back home, he'd had little energy to focus on attending to his own needs.]