jigokulogs | May 2022 IC Mingle

1. WELCOMING COMMITTEE

The influx of fresh Lost Souls means the factions need to have a little welcoming party for them. The leaders realize things have been chaotic in the city. So some recreational activities are in order. All Lost Souls will receive a message from their respective faction leaders with orders to go have some fun.

The Shuten Clan are given an advance on their first paycheck and told to go to the Celestial Phoenix Casino. A big sign on the half boarded up door proudly proclaims UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. What happened to the old management? It doesn't matter and stop asking questions! The important part is that all games and machines are half-price and there are special prizes available in exchange for your chips and tokens. Games range from the traditional Western style (poker, roulette, slots) to Japanese favorites (cee-lo, koi koi, cho-han).

As for prizes, they have a selection of designer goods, including some particularly nice bracelets, necklaces, and watches!

The Tamamo Clan are given a considerable number of drink vouchers for Crimson Moon Karaoke, where they can sing their hearts out and while absolutely smashed. Private rooms are cheap to rent and they even offer a special discount for groups of two or more. The karaoke machines have any songs you could possibly want, which is a little suspicious, but don't question it! Just get drunk and have fun. By all means, extend your time as you wish and drink up to get in the proper mood. This is an important bonding opportunity.

Oh yeah, as an important note: the rooms are soundproof. You can get as loud as you like, be it with singing or... something else. Don’t do anything Tenko-hime wouldn’t do!

Members of The Sutoku Alliance are given tickets to Fiance of the Funeral Procession at the Pluto Theatre and Cafe. The tickets include free food at the cafe, including beer. Sure, the star may not be a Sutoku member but that doesn't matter too much: getting butts into seats at Sutoku-owned theaters is what’s important. The Daitengu rented the theater out for the day, so there is plenty of time to mill around both before and after the show.

Make a day, or night, of it!

A funeral-based romantic comedy melodrama as the viewing fare is probably a tasteless joke on the Daitengu's part. But hey, y'all aren't still mad that they crashed their own funeral and then took off laughing, right?

Right?

The Department of the Enma members are told that they're going to be doing a team-building exercise. What exactly does that mean? That's right, it's community cleanup time! You get to clean up cans and trash in the street! You get the honor of using a department-issued bike with an attached cart to wheel around the city and pick up trash! How exciting! Teamwork is encouraged, of course. Teams that collect enough garbage will get one (1) voucher for mini-golf.

Please be aware of the local homeless population as you work, they won’t be happy to see you. They normally collect the cans in the mornings as a meager source of income that you’ll be dipping into. They're probably just not happy with Enma officials in general though. Sorry!

2. IT'S RAINING, IT'S POURING...

By the time you're done with your faction-sponsored fun, the sky has decided to open up. Hope you brought your umbrella! The rain is bad enough that walking home might not be an option right now. So take refuge in one of the many nearby nightlife spots.

Not in your faction's home territory? Doesn't matter! Make some friends outside your group or maybe get into a fight and cause some trouble. There's always the third option of ignoring everyone and drinking yourself silly instead! The rain has to let up eventually… right?

Hopefully you aren't caught near one of the cursed Haniwa figures that have been popping up around town. Their aura really dampens the mood and may even start to cause some dramatic and frightening hallucinations if you and your rain-stranded friends stay near them for too long. But remember! Do not break the figurine. Just try to move it somewhere else? And hopefully not get drenched in the process.

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Hmm, I see. I understand; maintaining composure can be difficult at times, especially when dealing with family. I know that Dark Shadow can sometimes become unruly in the dark, but I think things should be alright here.

[Dark Shadow just shrugs at Fumikage before going back to exploring the booth. Meanwhile, Fumikage is starting to wonder what sort of upbringing Xingqiu has. Hosting guests at his family's home sounds innocuous enough, but given the manner of speech used, he wonders if perhaps Xingqiu comes from a more noble family.]

He has surprised a few people since I arrived here. Dark Shadow is my Quirk; where I am from, most humans are born with a supernatural ability unique to them. Mine manifested as Dark Shadow. He is unique among Quirks, but I have had him with me for most of my life. I consider him an extension of myself.

To me, I found it surprising that most people here have never heard of Quirks, despite meeting people who have some sort of unique ability of their own here. Some I would classify as a Quirk were they from my own world.

He did give his word that he would be on his best behavior.

[ Rather than having an extension of himself that may cause mischief, there are times Xingqiu lets himself be taken in by whim which leads to playful antics. His eccentricities are well known by some within the Feiyun Commerce Guild, yet he manages to work with people well enough. In fact, he has done rather well for himself despite making himself absent.

Still, there is a level of decorum and politeness he must retain all for reputation's sake. He wonders if his discontent stems from exhaustion. Well, he has his family to consider. ]

I can see how he would manage to shock some people. His appearance was a bit sudden, and as I said I really was surprised. So extension of yourself that holds sentience of his own? Quirks — that's a new concept for me. However, where I am from there is nothing that goes by that name. In fact, most people do not develop any supernatural abilities. Rather, they are granted Visions.

My knowledge is limited in that field, there isn't much information.

Visions, well they grant elemental abilities to their bearers. Some say they are bestowed upon people who are recognized by the gods, which in a sense the concept is understandable... eye of god. But Visions differ not solely through the element they can channel but people have wildly different abilities and ways to implement their use.

...This is really the first time I've talked about Visions in all my time here.

That is correct. Not many people possess Quirks of such a nature; then again, no two Quirks are exactly identical.

[A Quirk usually formed with traits from the user's parents, but even then it could still manifest in unexpected ways.]

Visions..? So, your powers are not natural-borne talents, but instead gifts given by the gods of your world? Such deities exist..?

[Fumikage leans forward a little, and though his face remains rather stoic-looking, it's clear he's rather interested. This sort of thing is right up his alley!]

I see... So then, do you mean to say you possess one of these Visions?

Not exactly identical, which implies there are Quirks that possess similarities. I suppose there is bound to be some overlap found in abilities.

[ In the case of Visions some of the effects of elemental skills overlap, they can give similar reactions when used congruently or on their own. As far as he knows Hydro Visions will cause things to become wet, just like the skills of Pyro Visions can cause things to burn. ]

That is one theory. Within Liyue people believe that it is the Geo Archon who grants our Visions, while others believe it to be the gods in general. Some belief Visions to be a manifestation of ambition, that only at certain times will the gods cast their gaze upon you. Of course, given the abilities of the gods to shape the world, it really isn't all that hard to believe.

[ That assumption would be easy to make, but it isn't only Vision Bearers who delve into research. However, it is true that he does possess a Vision and rather than answer the question vocally Xingqiu reaches for his Vision setting it on the table. A Hydro Vision emitting a soft blue glow, attached to it is the present from his childhood friend, a tassel crafted with amber. ]

This is a Vision.

I suppose at first glance it appears but a trinket and nothing more.

That is correct. Oftentimes, one's Quirk is influenced by their parents's Quirks, if they have any. But there are still surprises that occur.

[It's a little bit of a crapshoot at times with Quirks; sometimes they're identical to their parents's, sometimes a combination, and sometimes no Quirk will arise at all. There's still a lot of research going into Quirks, even if they have been around for a while.]

Fascinating... to think, you come from a world where the very gods walk among you and grand you their blessings. Where I am from, such is only possible in works of fiction. You come from a wonderful world.

[And there's the Vision in question. Fumikage's eyes widen as he peers down at it, leaning in close. Even Dark Shadow peeks at it.]

Oooh, shiny!

I see... It does look deceiving. I have heard stories of magical amulets masquerading as ordinary objects to hide their occult powers. This Vision reminds me of such objects. If you have been blessed by the gods of your world, then you must be destined for remarkable things.

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