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jigokulogs2022-04-21 09:42 pm
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Underground Turf War Catch-all! [OTA! Come toplevel!!!]
Who ⬤ Open to all!
What ⬤ Catch-all log for the Underground Turf War
When ⬤ Throughout April: Dates within
Where ⬤ The Underground
Content Warnings ⬤ Please tag any cws in individual toplevels / threads!
This is a post to facilitate shenanigans regarding the Underground turf war! Feel free to park your toplevels below and tag around!
Summary of what’s going on:
The Underground is the network of subterranean utility / sewer tunnels under the city, previously held by the Kappa tribe. After the April 2022 Event, the Underground has been cleared out by the Department of the Enma and is now mostly unattended.
The Tamamo Clan and Shuten Clan have received orders from their leaders to take over the Underground. Unfortunately, there's two of them and only one Underground, so the two clans are fighting over it. (Tamamo Meeting Log) (Shuten Meeting Log)
The Sutoku Alliance is not willing to fight for the territory, but are intending to work out a deal with whoever wins the turf war to get the kappa back to work. The Department of the Enma is also more interested in investigating the Daitengu’s assassination than the turf war, but that means their Lost Souls can bring popcorn and watch the show. (more info here.)
What ⬤ Catch-all log for the Underground Turf War
When ⬤ Throughout April: Dates within
Where ⬤ The Underground
Content Warnings ⬤ Please tag any cws in individual toplevels / threads!
This is a post to facilitate shenanigans regarding the Underground turf war! Feel free to park your toplevels below and tag around!
Summary of what’s going on:
The Underground is the network of subterranean utility / sewer tunnels under the city, previously held by the Kappa tribe. After the April 2022 Event, the Underground has been cleared out by the Department of the Enma and is now mostly unattended.
The Tamamo Clan and Shuten Clan have received orders from their leaders to take over the Underground. Unfortunately, there's two of them and only one Underground, so the two clans are fighting over it. (Tamamo Meeting Log) (Shuten Meeting Log)
The Sutoku Alliance is not willing to fight for the territory, but are intending to work out a deal with whoever wins the turf war to get the kappa back to work. The Department of the Enma is also more interested in investigating the Daitengu’s assassination than the turf war, but that means their Lost Souls can bring popcorn and watch the show. (more info here.)
Jin Guangyao 🦊 Tamamo 🦊 OPEN!
[Jin Guangyao was on a mission. He was currently spreading out Jars with the message 'Help fund Toraguma’s Penis enlargement surgery!’ in different locations throughout the city. This was to serve two purposes, One. To draw propaganda against the faction leader on the other side of the turf war. Men like Toraguma were rather fond of seeming big and scary. So this would be a personal attack, which would help enrage him enough to make hasty decisions. And Two, this stupid scheme would pay for further propaganda runs.
Today he was cross-dressing, as a maiden. His hair was done up in the style of one of the Tamamo maidens who worked in some of the massage houses, Perhaps you caught him as he was picking a jar up and tossing the money into a bag. Or you caught him pasting down an insulting flyer.
Regardless he's going to make a run for it.]
B. Combat Medic!:
[Nie Huaisang had sent him to help with the fighters. That his experiences with leadership and the war would place him in the best place to keep an eye on their people, either as a combat medic or an extra sword if needed.
He had a satchel at his waist full of bandages and other supplies.
Blood! I smell blood that way! Koemi urged.
Jin Guangyao knelt down, taking out supplies. He spoke gently as he approached the injured party.]
Here, don't move. Please let me take a look at it.
C. Wildcard!:
((If none of these work for you feel free to drop a starter or hit me up at
A.
The city was a large place but as luck would have it, Sheliak caught Jin Guangyao red handed emptying one of the offending jars. His eyes narrowed slightly when Jin Guangyao tried to run. Oh no you don't. He moved quickly to try and cut off his escape.]
Going somewhere?
no subject
I'm sorry, sir? Perhaps you have mistaken me for another. [Yes he was completely going to play this lost maiden act as long as he could. Instead, he slipped his kimono slightly over a shoulder.]
Or were you looking for another kind of adventure? It is rather mean to accost a young maiden in a dark alley like this. What kind of man are you?!
sorry I'm so late orz
That was not my intention! Although I would hardly call you an innocent maiden.
[Despite his harsh words, Sheliak kept a respectful distance as he continued his interrogation.]
What were you doing with those jars?
Its all good, no worries!
How dare you, sir! What about me doesn't scream an innocent maiden. It is very hard out there for a young woman to survive. [He spoke with a flourish, showing his hands in an attempt to make sure he knew he was unarmed. He was going to lean into this character for the time being. His eyes darted around for possible escape routes.]
A big guy said he was going to give me a pretty gold necklace if I collected these jars for him. Ichika-chan can do a lot with shiny gold! She wouldn't have to sleep with so many.
A few jars for something shiny is a good deal yes? [Did he come up with this pseudonym on the spot? Yes. Was he going to seem smaller and meeker and really seem like he was on the verge of tears with the sob story? Also yes.]
Let Ichika-chan sleep and eat good tofu.
lol I'm canonblind but I love him already!
I apologize for my hasty judgement.
[Mostly. He still wasn't completely convinced she was as innocent as she claimed to be.]
Would you mind telling me what this big guy looked like and where were you supposed to deliver the jars you collected?
I have to apologize for this bugs bunny bs. He's usually much more put together, I swear! haha.
[He stated rather coyly. This persona was fitting better and better. Large strong men usually liked to feel like the heroes. He knew that and did his best to cater to that type when needed.]
She doesn't even know big scary man's name! If she tells you then he can find her and hurt her.
What if he takes her and rips off her tails? Or decide that fox was on the menu?! Ichika-chan is only bones. Won't taste good at all!
lol I look forward to getting to know him more
No one is going to eat you.
[Right? The yokai were seen as monsters by some people but surely they wouldn't do anything that barbaric.]
Sheliak seems fun too! I wonder what till be like when they get to know one another.
His lips trembled a little bit as he sniffled.]
How do you know? Many youkai eat other youkai here! What do you think? A bigger one wouldn't just pick up Ichika-chan and make her into a meal?! Fox stew! Roast fox over rice! I do not want to be a meal!!!
[He began to cry harder.]
thanks! I'm glad you like him and I'm excited to see where it goes with these two
I suppose I don't. In case you haven't noticed, some of us are not from here.
[How was he supposed to know if Ichika was telling the truth, exaggerating, or fabricating the whole thing so he would let her go? He quickly smoothed over his subtle outburst with a calmer voice.]
If working with this individual is as dangerous as you claim then I suggest you look for work elsewhere.
no subject
Though that comment reeked of high-born privilege. In some ways, Sheliack reminded him of some of the gentries he knew back home. He had been on both sides of the spectrum, poor enough to skip meals to be so wealthy that it no longer mattered.]
Sir, You must have grown up in a very high background. Was sir privileged to be able to choose his work? And do what he likes?
Ichika-chan has no such privalage! She takes work that she can or she will starve and go cold and have to sell herself to clients, she doesn't want! Mean clients who will hurt.
This man tells her to go get jars and she gets them. Easy money. Ichika can have a nice warm night with food. She doesn't want to be food. She can tell. No youkai would ask such a silly question. Eat or be eaten!
no subject
My life had its own hardships.
[His quiet response sounded tired. Sheliak had this same argument many times with Altair, who was a commoner before he was invited into a life of privilege. Neither of them were able to agree on anything related to the noble court. He didn't have time for this. The longer he delayed here, the harder it would be to convince the frightened girl. Perhaps he should try speaking her language except he didn't have an endless supply of wealth here. Sheliak was quiet as he considered his options.]
You're right. I don't know how difficult your life has been but if the war between the clans escalates due to foolish propaganda such as this more yokai such as yourself will be drawn into the fight. If you want your safe, warm nights to continue you will help me put a stop to this.
[Sheliak tried to ignore the sick feeling in his gut at the dangerous ripples he was creating. He wasn't betraying his clan. He would still do what he could to ensure Shuten wins the turf war but as much as he disliked the Tamamo clan, they weren't the real threat.]
no subject
He fancied himself a white knight then. He could use that.
He pulled his shoulders in and gave a terrified tremble.]
D-Do you think sir can help Ichika-chan? Ichika-chan is so scared. Would sir protect?
no subject
If you tell me what I need to know, I give you my word...
[Sheliak's jaw clenched slightly as he stopped himself from swearing on his family name. That name held no weight here.]
that I will protect you.
no subject
Whatever the case this fell right into the plan he was forming in his head.
He let out a terrified nod and looked up at him with wide eyes.]
Okay. Ichika-chan will trust sir. Come follow Ichika-chan. She will show you where big scary man is.
[ With that she hopped forward, gesturing for him to come with. ]
no subject
Just a moment. Why don't you tell me where we are going and everything you know about the scary man first? That way if something unexpected happens I'll be better prepared to keep you safe.
[Not to mention, it would be harder for her to mislead him this way.]
I'm so sorry about this. /hahaha sob
Tch. He's a blue oni with one eye and three arms. He goes by the name Chinpoko Chisaii. Chinpoko-san is located on the west side of the city and he runs a mini Weiner stand. He cuts them into little shapes for any who wants. He is also terrifying.
Mess with him he may cut Sir into an octopus too! [This was stupid but he wasn't expecting Sheliak to know any Japanese.]
Please do not put your big scary hands-on Ichika-chan!
[A low growl emanated from his throat, baring his fangs. Please let him go or he was going to bite. The youkai inside of him was laughing at the shenanigans.]
no subject
[Sheliak's smile frosted over into an icy glare. No he wasn't stupid and Jin Guangyao should have chosen his scapegoat more carefully. Oni did have a tendency towards violence but they were far too prideful to stoop to vulgar propaganda. Not to mention, they had no motive for besmirching their leader's reputation.
That growl got his attention. He was now convinced that was the only honest reaction he had seen so far and he intended to use it, just like Ichika, if that was even her real name, had used his own weakness against him. Time to return the favor and Sheliak tightened his grip on Jin Guangyao's wrist.]
Then I suggest you stop lying to me.
[Well my silver-tongued fox, what will you do now?]
no subject
[The jig was up he guessed. And his distaste for his white-knighting was palatable. Out from him came not the voice of a frightened young girl but of a soft-spoken man.
In his life, he had taken down bigger and far more powerful men than Sheliak, but that type of violence was not necessary. Not in this stage at least. He just needed to surprise him enough to escape.
With a quick motion, he moved forward going for a bite at the nearest fleshy bit, with his other hand he took a fistful of money and coins and threw it at Sheliak's face.]
sorry I'm so late
You clearly don't know how to speak-
His mind screeched to a stop when Jin Guangyao real voice finally registered over his rage, which was quickly replaced with a flustered look of bewilderment.]
What? You're a man!?
[His confusion left him completely defenseless and he didn't have time to react before Jin Guangyao bit the wrist that was holding onto him. Sheliak let go with a stifled cry of pain. Realizing his mistake he quickly tried to grab her again. Her? Him? Now wasn't the time for this. The sudden trick with the money jarred Sheliak out of his confused thoughts and he grasped nothing but air with a frustrated growl.]
Get back here!