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jigokumods ([personal profile] jigokumods) wrote in [community profile] jigokulogs2022-07-18 05:43 pm

July 2022 Mini Event





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Tanabata is on the horizon, and the city seems to be recovering well from last month. But there's work to be done, and it's time to get to it...


1. SHUTEN CLAN - THE HOUSE ALWAYS WINS


With construction wrapping up, the new Shuten Clan casino will be opening soon. The casino has a number of new staff positions opening. It is a golden opportunity for anyone looking for a cash rich position. The money promised upon assignment to the underground casino is bound to be life-changing. Given the potentials in clientele, Toraguma is expecting the very best. Shutens are to report to the above ground Celestial Phoenix casino for their training.

They will be taught all the traditional casino fare, both Japanese and abroad. This includes being taught how to cheat at these games as well. For example:
  • Blackjack dealers will learn card count, and how to catch others doing the same.
  • Roulette attendants will learn both how and when to discreetly adjust the wheel.
  • Craps and Cee-lo dealers will learn how to feel for loaded dice and how to switch in the house's dice without notice.
  • Cee-lo dealers are also taught a specific way to line the dice tray to cause more lost throws.
  • Cho-Han dealers will learn how to distract players as they adjust the dice.
That's not all the Shutens will be learning. The clan needs skilled bouncers as well: people who can handle rowdy customers or haughty celestials. The more tenured Shutens will take up the roles of rude customers and challenge the trainees in how to handle them.

While not everyone will receive employment in the casino, they are all expected to participate in training. Shuten officers are expected to guide and oversee their juniors.

2. TAMAMO CLAN - CHARM SCHOOL


The Tamamo Clan also has preparations to make in anticipation of the underground's opening. The clan is opening their own brothel and cabaret, as well as providing food and drink services to the new Shuten casino.

All Tamamo Clan members must report for training at Mizukume. The lesson of the day is to use one's charisma to secure a huge payout. For example:
  • Hosts and hostesses will learn the art of schmoozing away clients' money.
  • Performers will learn more provocative means of soliciting large tips.
  • Oiran are taught the erotic arts; the perfect balance to both please a client, and how to leave them begging (and paying) for more. There's no technique Tenkohime finds too shameful. Money is power, and power is freedom.
  • Food service workers are provided master classes in mixology, plating, and how to serve high-profile clients without breaking a sweat.
Each role comes with its own set of pressures, but also the promise of great reward. Everyone is going to get rich, if everyone plays their part well.

Tenured Tamamo are asked to roleplay as clients for the benefit of those Lost Souls new to the work. While not everyone will be selected to work in the Underground, everyone is expected to train for it.

3. SUTOKU ALLIANCE - BLACK MARKETS AND BACK ALLEYS


After months of meetings, it's finally time for some real action. Sutoku Lieutenant Ryouma Sakamoto has made some pretty big commitments on the Alliance's behalf. His temerity comes from his earnest belief in the other Sutoku Lost Souls! No pressure, though!

To succeed, the Alliance must determine who is behind the current black market operation. Ryouma is relying on the Alliance's extensive information network and the hard work of the Lost Souls to make it happen.

This is the work that Ryouma mentioned when he welcomed the new arrivals recently.

This assignment is all about what you know. The Sutoku need to learn more about the competition, through any means necessary. The Alliance wants to know everything about what goods are moving around the city and who is moving it. Time to follow the money. You might even discover an unfulfilled niche in the market through your investigations.

The current influx of Stardust in the city is a great opportunity to investigate the existing dealers and supply lines. The Alliance is gathering Stardust just like everyone else, but it is becoming increasingly scarce as the factions vie for it. The value of this commodity is shooting up every day. Take some cash or other compelling bartering tools with you to grease the palms of a few shady dealers. Try to convince them to be more honest about their supply lines, beyond just the sparkly stuff. Stick the landing, and you might just be closing in on the heart of those shipping loopholes.

This is no easy undertaking. Creativity and tenacity will determine just how far you can go. Be careful not to be too obvious, the threat of unwanted attention will cause your sources to clam up.


4. DEPARTMENT OF THE ENMA - CRACK DOWNS


The Stardust's street presence has shifted naturally over the past few weeks: from an easy resource to simply scoop up in garbage bags overnight to a hot commodity. The street value of the material has increased considerably, and that means that the unaffiliated street gangs are greedy to get in on the action.

Enma officers are called upon to round up any black market dealers of Stardust and confiscate as much of their supply as they can find. This might just bring them into some direct conflict with the Sutoku Alliance members hoping to connect with market insiders. That's just how things boil out sometimes, though.

It is more important to the Department to get Stardust out of the hands of the black marketeers… and into their own lockers.

Officers are given permission to use any amount of force against individual actors, and members of the Law and Records Department are expected to draft up warrants (no matter how doctored) to obtain access to buildings they otherwise would never be allowed into; even Mizukume and the Arena. The Department's orders are clear: if it's not an approved market, shut it down.

This is in the name of maintaining Order, so get out there. Move at least in pairs, or you're likely to meet some serious resistance, and keep an eye out for the newbies.

5. ALL FACTIONS - LUNAR RABBIT RETURNS


It isn't just the factions, dealers, and petty gangs who are interested in the Stardust now that it's a premium item.

A familiar face has resurfaced: the mysterious gyokuto medicine woman and her army of white rabbits. While her little kin have managed to gather a healthy amount of Stardust for her "research", she still needs more. She is willing to pay a huge premium to those who retrieve more materials for her.

She understands that this will require you to either pilfer from one of the factions, or potentially someone even more dangerous. She will be providing samples of one of her drugs, which can grant temporary invisibility in moonlight. Use it for whatever hijinks you want, but she really would prefer if you brought her the goods in the end.

If invisibility doesn't cut if for you, she can provide another sample that provides 10 times your normal strength. While you can KO anyone who gets in your way, it wears off within 5 to 10 seconds. She is very clear that you should not take more than 3 doses of this, or you will very possibly die. Probably. Maybe? It will be unpleasant. So use it only when you need to.

The reward for getting her some Stardust, depending on the amount, can easily pay all a character's expenses for a month, if not longer. The temptation is great, but do you trust this strange rabbit woman?



Welcome to the mini event!
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  • FOR THE PURPOSES OF REWARDS, since all of these prompts tie into the main plot in some way, we will count all qualified threads in this post as 2 point threads!
  • If you have questions about the game itself, please check out the premise, FAQ, and rules pages.


sacrificesmustbemade: (Default)

QUESTIONS!

[personal profile] sacrificesmustbemade 2022-07-18 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
So, Leshy won a Shuten Clan Lapel Pin off of Harry at the faction mingle. Could he flash that at the Casino and get in on some of those games as a dealer? Given his whole... Look and vibe, would walking in like he belongs there go unquestioned?

Leshy will definitely also make an appearance at charm school because that is hilarious.
muitenpen: (14950580)

[personal profile] muitenpen 2022-07-18 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
That's honestly more fun. Secret GPS to their bases, and none of the work of having to actually prove they have it beforehand. Thank you!
powerofthemoon: (pic#15788673)

[personal profile] powerofthemoon 2022-07-18 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
She should have known. Heng Yue is interested in sustainable medicine that can be provided to all, which that certainly... isn't... But she is interested to know what kind of interactions the gyokuto has observed in experimenting with the stardust. As in, are there other medicinal properties that can be extracted from it for a broader application.
blackabyss: (...)

[personal profile] blackabyss 2022-07-18 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Out of curiosity, would Fumikage have any sort of advantage getting info out of the local black market folk, given his tengu-like appearance?
dehallow: (pic#15536969)

Barok van Zieks | Enma

[personal profile] dehallow 2022-07-18 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Van Zieks is no longer a cop, he's a lawyer. He's the person giving out those dang warrants for you. That opens him up to a few potential prompts:

1. If you're a lower ranking officer, van Zieks is going to send you out to gather evidence for him to base his warrants around and he expects results. You always wanted a paper-pushing attorney to command you to work harder in your field work, riiight?
2. If your character also works in the Law department, welcome to overtime. These warrants will be clean, no shortcuts, everything is going to be sound and fair. You will stay at Kaigo no Bou after normal work hours to ensure this, won't you?
3. If you're from another faction and have any (suspected) black market ties, you may just be one of the people contacted about those warrants... Maybe complain right to the person who's signature is on it?

... or if you have another idea, I'm all ears. I'm open for up to two people for each option, with no limit on wildcards.
Edited 2022-07-18 23:58 (UTC)
girlworker: (34)

Helly | Tamamo

[personal profile] girlworker 2022-07-18 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Helly is a brand new Tam so I'm looking for seasoned Tams to be roleplay partners with so she can train. Though I'll stamp a big ol' disclaimer here: Helly will hate this and her interaction will range from mild compliance to outright sabotage. Happy to do 2-4 threads of this type.
Edited 2022-07-19 00:04 (UTC)

Nishitani / Shuten

[personal profile] pitfight 2022-07-19 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
Nishitani is the current manager operator of the Celestial and in charge of training his staff to the highest degree. The people who really excel? They get private lessons. This can be whatever you want, and I can handle 2-4 new CR threads as well as, albiet slower, a couple current CR threads too ;)

The Celestial is Nishitani's current baby, too. So if training causes any fuss during operating hours... Then that is also an option :)

Re: QUESTIONS!

[personal profile] pitfight 2022-07-19 12:02 am (UTC)(link)
I hope the mods don't mind, but if leshy showed that pin at the celestial, nishitani would be pretty open to training/hiring for there, even if the underground casino is off limits!
horrifictie: art: <user name=yan-may-fire site=tumblr.com> (superstar)

Harry | Shuten

[personal profile] horrifictie 2022-07-19 12:03 am (UTC)(link)
With Harry as a "seasoned" Shuten member (i.e. he's been here a long time but has no fucking rank) he will be happy to roleplay as a rude customer to help newbies train. I'm hoping to get some new Shuten CR with this, happy to do 2-4 threads of this type.
blackabyss: (You created an opening for me)

[personal profile] blackabyss 2022-07-19 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
Ok awesome! And since he's going to be less scrutinized, would he be able to find out something of an idea as to where the extra supply is coming from? Or is that kind of info above his pay grade?
powerofthemoon: (Default)

[personal profile] powerofthemoon 2022-07-19 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
The vibes are just right during, Tanabata!

So here's the question: does she know the frequency to achieve resonance with the crystals?

This is a stupidly Dislyte specific kind of inquiry 🙃 But considering resonance with a giant alien tuning fork turned Heng Yue into this blessed being, it bears asking.
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[personal profile] identitycrisiscore 2022-07-19 12:07 am (UTC)(link)
Cloud might not have the money to barter like some of the higher-ranked sorts, but what he does have a big, bad, motorcycle, and a mercenary attitude, willing to do some jobs.

Of course, he wants to be paid more in information - and connections - than he does in, say, actual money. And he'll say as much.

Cloud previously tapped some black market leads when on the Daitengu's Apology Tour, so his goal is to not-so-subtly advertise the reliability (and power. and speed) of the Hardy-Daytona to anyone who needs goods moved quickly, and see who can and will bite on a motorcycle runner.

Unfortunately, it also does make him a bit noticable - but it's not like he isn't running other, perfectly legitimate goods as well, and considering the speed at which Stardust is getting snatched up in the city...

Well, who's willing to bite on a reliable, fast transport in exchange for subtlety?
brokebitchmountain: (Marcasite)

[personal profile] brokebitchmountain 2022-07-19 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
/points to eyes points to you
horrifictie: art: <user name=son-of-a-frostgiant site=tumblr.com> (failing at 97%)

[personal profile] horrifictie 2022-07-19 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
hey bud... don't tell anyone how you got that pin hahaha!!! 🥺😔
blackabyss: (Dark Shadow: :3b)

[personal profile] blackabyss 2022-07-19 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
Alright, I figured that was the case but just figured I would ask to make sure. Thank you!
pervy_kappa: Icon Made By Yours Truly (A gambling life for me)

Sha Gojyo | Shuten

[personal profile] pervy_kappa 2022-07-19 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
So you guys want to learn to gamble, do ya?

So you guys want to learn how to cheat at gambling, do ya!?

Well, boy, do I got a guy for you!

Gojyo had spent most of his early years learning how to survive by counting cards and winning in shady underground gambling dens. If anyone knows how to keep his queens close, it's this guy.

Oh yeah, and he's pretty good at kicking ass too.

Like most others, I am down for taking on about 2-3 people.
Edited 2022-07-19 00:15 (UTC)
blackabyss: (Very well)

[personal profile] blackabyss 2022-07-19 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
Ooh, that's actually really good to know. I'll definitely be doing that, thanks again!

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