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August 2022 Event

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Toraguma and Tenkohime were not exaggerating when they said that Sai no Kawara was bound to attract extraordinarily deep pockets. The Celestials are already familiar to the Lost Souls, but among the crowds of customers are humans and yokai of wealth that can only be calculated in the billions, and even trillions. Powerful executives have come out to play, the sort of power brokers that almost exist beyond faction politics, the tier who makes the most money out of the city's dealings.

The event has an air of class that is far beyond what the average Lost Soul will have ever imagined…

1. GAMBLING PROBLEM (1 POINT)

The main event comes in the form of the games. This is where the Shuten Clan shines, as they offer up a plethora of gambling opportunities for the rich and powerful to partake in. There might be a Lost Soul or two at the tables, if they're feeling particularly lucky. Buy-in to a game isn't cheap, but if you're low on cash, you can substitute a handful of stellar Stardust to the pot.

Western games like Poker, Blackjack, and Roulette share space with Eastern standards like Cee-lo and Cho-han. Shuten Clan dealers have been training hard for this moment. They have learned to cheat on behalf of the House to scrape as much from these high rollers as they can. Those Shuten attendants who win big for the House will be duly compensated for their fine efforts.

If you're very clever, or very lucky, you might just be able to secure quite a payout for yourself as a player too. Just don't get caught pulling any funny business. The Shuten Clan bouncers have also been training quite thoroughly for this event. If you're not one of the fabulously wealthy tycoons, the bouncers have little incentive to play nice with you.

Should fighting break out, there is an arena onsite. Bets are flying there, too. Are you willing to wager your own pretty face?

2. PLEASURE PALACE (1 POINT)

Tenkohime wasn't exaggerating when she called her turf in the newly renovated underground a palace. The attendants at the Palace of Sai greet their wealthy clientele warmly, and they have a host of wondrous and rare delights to offer. As a rare treat, the Lost Souls are encouraged to indulge in this decadence. If the prices make you choke, remember that a little bit of Stardust will go a long way this season.

Food and drinks are of the highest quality. Delicacies from across Japan and the world abroad have been prepared, including many dishes not even of the Earth as you might know it. Particular favorites from the drinks menu are:
Side Cars that have been made with cognac from a 300,000 yen bottle.
Platinum Passions that have been made with L’esprit de Courvoisier; 800,000 yen per bottle.
Eightfold Blessing is a captivating and aromatic mix considered to be Tenkohime's very own specialty. It grants the vigor to fulfill any desire; 1,000,000 yen a glass.
The pricey and fabulous drinks are just an encouragement. The Tamamo's best trained consorts are ready to offer their private services, usually in pairs. They have some Tanabata wishes of their own, and want to make them come true through their talents and skills. Not every encounter is sexual, some consorts simply wish to spend time with their clients and make them feel like the most important person in the world today. With the big price tags on their hours, the customer might very well be.

In addition to expensive meals, sex, and company, the Tamamo Clan also offers theater and performances. They have contracted with the highest caliber performers in the city, even those on loan from other factions. Dancers, musicians, and entertainers of all varieties are waiting in the wings to put on a show.

3. GOSSIP (1 POINT)

One of the performances gracing the stage in the Palace of Sai may seem familiar! The band Moonday played at the food truck festival last month. As it turns out, the lead singer -- a wolf girl named Ringo-chan -- is the daughter of one of the wealthiest executives within the Alliance's network of finance kings; Kaberou. She's run away from her restrictive life to rough it with her band. Big money is riding on convincing her to come home. There's another rumor floating around that the pirates attacking the supply lines have been putting pressure on Kaberou. Is he securing buyers for these pirated goods?

Rumors are flying: the kind of rumors that can bring riches or ruin. The Daitengu has commanded their people to keep their ears open. Do they happen upon a juicy lead? Do they find a way to reconnect Kaberou with his estranged daughter? Do they discover more about the pirates? Do tell, do tell!

Even the staff of the Enma Department will find lips much looser than usual around them. When you're this rich, you think you're above the standards of the law. There's plenty of conversation that might be of interest to the Department. In particular, one name does keep coming up...

It comes up when discussing Kaberou's dealings with these pirates, and how much of a wrench his daughter's negligence to the life has been for his business. It's spoken of in hushed tones, even by the Celestials. It is an ominous name: "Iron Bear"

4. TANABATA (2 POINTS)

The grand opening of the underground is the centerpiece of an otherwise familiar Tanabata celebration. Using the accumulated Stardust, the Tamamo Clan's onmyouji have collaborated with Kappa engineers and the Shuten Clan's resident blacksmith to create a truly wonderful spectacle for the festival.

Despite Sai no Kawara existing underground, the overhead sky is full of brilliant stars on display. It is a one-to-one recreation of the cosmic tapestry of the Milky Way streaking through the sky like the astral river from the Tanabata legend.

The stars Vega and Altair, also known as Orihime and Hikoboshi, are highlighted in the tapestry. They take form and dance together above everyone, they encourage the feelings of love to fill the air. Romantic love, platonic love, familial love: it doesn't matter. This is the product of peace, hard work, and cooperation. This is the dream of the Daitengu and their lieutenants. Dance to the music. Drink your fill. This is a celebration of love, and there's so much love here, for everyone.

Attendees are encouraged to write their wishes on the colorful talismans distributed. Bamboo trees decorate the central square, waiting to be draped with wishes. Even if you are not familiar with Tanabata, it will be easy to pick up on the ritual. The magic in the air tonight is incredibly strong, these wishes might even come true.

5. "WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE" (2 POINTS)

Late into the evening, the Daitengu takes to the stage. They welcome everyone and hope that they have had a good night. Toraguma and Tenkohime flank them, and each says a few words to the crowd. Then, Sutoku lieutenant Sakamoto is called up to the stage for the moment of truth.

Toraguma, regretfully, announces that Sakamoto has made good on his promises. The holes in their supply lines have been uncovered found, the black market is becoming less of a bleed on their finances, and the road to finding out who -- or what -- is causing the disruption is becoming clearer. The great oni will always honor a promise kept, and reaches out his hand to shake Sakamoto's in a gesture of gratitude.

The timing, as usual, is a little dramatic.

A group of shadowy figures wearing rough-spun gear storm the stage. Several of them snatch Ringo-chan from where she is waiting to perform and drag her away. Another lunges at Sakamoto with a make-shift sword of crude metal. Just before the blade can cut Sakamoto, the would-be assassin is stopped by Toraguma. With their wrist snatched and broken, the assassin screams out:

"We come on behalf of the Iron Bear, and we know who you are!"

In his rage and fury, Toraguma breaks the assassin's neck, slamming him down to the stage. He dies within moments, while the rest of the attackers flee. They've kidnapped Ringo-chan.

Sai no Kawara is quickly flooded with armed and armored officers of the Enma Department. They instruct everyone to remain calm. No one panic. The Enma himself has arrived, and he is going to start questioning everyone about what just happened. Who is the Iron Bear? What in hell do they want? It's time for some answers.

Well… As far as parties in Jigoku-cho go… this one could have been worse, yeah?

Welcome to the August event!

Art in the final prompt by Yang Tuo
If you have any questions about event content, please ask them here!
Each prompt is labeled for it's value in terms of qualifying threads for Rewards.
If your character is in the Shuten Clan and cheating on behalf of the house, find out how well they pulled it off by posting here! Those that do well will get a special bonus from Toraguma.
If your character is trying any of the games of chance, find out how they paid out here!
If your character put on a performance at the Palace of Sai's stage, find out how the crowd reacted here! Regardless of clan affiliation, those that do well will be rewarded by Tenkohime!
For results on the gossip floating around the festival, post here!
For Department members, if your character is going to interrogate NPC festival goers, let us know here and we can post some more specific results!
TANABATA WISHES! POST THEM HERE!
If you have questions about the game itself, please check out the premise, FAQ, and rules pages.

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Skylark's lack of presence and natural dexterity go miles for him. It's easiest to pull these tricks, after all, when no one even thinks to look at you (except in cho-han, but he's passed on that for obvious reasons). Either way, he manages very well for the clan!

Toraguma is impressed, and thinks the kid has a future ahead of him.

as expected of a tactician, he does pretty well! at least enough for a healthy profit.

A. Gambling Problem

[In his youth, Nie Huaisang might've bankrupted himself at the tables in his innocence and stubborn determination to earn a big payout for himself. He'd been a great deal more optimistic and reckless in those days as well as less inclined to hold a grudge when things didn't go his way. However, the Nie Huaisang wandering about the casino is older, wiser, and far more cautious. He's far less inclined to risk his hard earned cash, especially on games he doesn't recognize or know how to play. It's too bad considering his present appearance certainly makes him look like a high roller.

Even so, Nie Huaisang's still curious about everything and can be found loitering around various places just observing the different games. Aggravatingly, he comes across as more interested in the people playing the games than the games himself though occasionally one of the non-Eastern card games seem to catch his attention long enough for him to actually speak up.

What's this one called? How is it played?

B. Pleasure Palace

[As far as opportunities to use his untouched book of drink vouchers go, Nie Huaisang doubts he'll find a better one than this. Sure, they were technically intended for use at the beach party rather than this grand opening but considering he hadn't been able to make use of them then, he's hoping they'll help fund his night of simple, uncomplicated fun. He certainly needs it given how busy and complicated his life has become since coming to Jigoku-cho. The heavy, combined weight of leadership and adult responsibility had crushed much self-indulgence and dreaminess in his life even as it had replaced the structure he'd lost with his brother. However, since coming to work for Tenkohime, he finds himself wanting to reconnect with those aspects of himself again.

It's with this purpose in mind that Nie Huaisang bounces from one booth and performance to another, determined to enjoy as many of the delights as he can. Even in his own world, he'd been a good patron, keenly aware of how relentless pressure and stress can take its toll while acting out a role and generously spoiled his favorite courtesans whenever he could out of a simple desire to make them happier. Tonight, he seems intent on showing others in his clan that same courtesy.]

Have you had a chance to sample any of these drinks yourself yet? Would you like to?

[He's well aware of how pricey these drinks are and how hard it can be to provide others with services one can't afford to enjoy themselves.]

C. Gossip (cw: alcohol)

[Judging from the fact that Nie Huaisang's hair is a mess and he seems to have lost a couple of layers of hanfu throughout the course of the festivities, he probably should've been cut off quite some time ago. Or possibly sent home and put to bed. He might be a lush but seems to be a pretty harmless one, more intent on stumbling around with a paper fan in one hand and a champagne glass in the other as he creeps up on various conversations, listening in. Or is he? With how inebriated Nie Huaisang seems to be, surely he wouldn't be able to remember his own name, much less anything of vital importance.

And then something happens, he either steps on the hem of his hanfu or trips over someone's foot, and he crashes into someone in a flurry of fine silk and disheveled hair. The drink he's holding splashes all over them.]

Excuse me.

[He mumbles, helplessly clinging onto the person for balance, as he tries to get back upright. Or maybe he just gives up partway and lays down on the floor to nap. Either way, he seems to need a helping hand.]

D. Wildcard

[If none of these starters work for you, feel free to hit him with one of your own or plot with me here.]

Edited 2022-08-06 22:38 (UTC)

She does pretty well! She walks away with some bigger pockets, at least, enough to help herself to more libations~

Lalli will help with the interrogation! His method of 'interrogating' is to ask people very direct questions ("Who is the Iron Bear?" "What did you see happen?" and things like that) and will stare directly at the person in an unnerving manner until they give him a satisfactory answer. And if they try to walk away, he'll just follow them until they lose steam and then ask them the same question again. Interrogation by outlasting the guests, basically.

He'll also question the security about the building itself and scout for secret entrances or places where people may have hidden beforehand to avoid being detected. He's much more skilled at that sort of work so he might have better luck there, assuming he's not stopped in his searching.

Lalli's wish is for "a friend who is not annoying".

Most didn't clearly see what happened. The stage hands will give the best answers, saying they saw the figures storm in through access points usually used by the Kappa workers. They moved with a lot of confidence in where they were going and how they needed to clear out, so they had to have the layout of the Underground memorized. There aren't any secret entrances or anything, and Shuten security is very uncooperative about turning over any surveillance footage. They want a warrant, first.

As for "who is the Iron Bear" most people can barely say. Very few have actually seen the guy, only the results of his work, and boy is it nasty work. Traders who cross the Iron Bear usually end up with a trail of bodies following them.

Can't help with that, kid. Miracles are only so powerful.

bet on it.

[the Sutoku sub-lieutenant makes her debut as she should, arrayed in kimono and her pin on her lapel, fresh flowers adoring her hair - in short, the picture of a clan with no reservations about looking equal to any other today. she smiles, she associates, she moves about. and when it comes to where to wager money on a game of chance, of course she'll pitch in. that clinic of hers needs funding to fix the upper level, after all. it just won't be on the floor of the casino - too many sharp eyed dealers to read.

instead, she chooses to place her money behind fighters in the arena, studying them from a distance and behind a fan before she quietly puts her money down. her free hand grips the railing as the matches go on, trying to not cheer too loudly and draw undue attention - but a particularly good blow will catch her excitedly yelling, and getting a payout will brighten her mood well. profit is profit, after all, and after a point she's cheering like the rest of them. whether she's a fellow audience member, judging your betting choice, or cheering you on as a fighter, she hopes for the best outcome.]

rumor has it.

[part of this whole event is to listen, and listen Emily does - laughing and mildly talking to others, mining the conversation for good tidbits. things fall out around her, and she collects the information about Iron Bear with a careful ear. still, not everyone's going to have success, and if a fellow Sutoku is erring too far, too obvious in their intelligence gathering, she might appear and touch their arm.]

There you are - I've been looking for you. You're worrying the others.

[do you take the obvious out? do you protest? does she need to physically drag you away?]

starlight starbright.

[with the glittering heavens above, it'd be impossible to resist the joy that seems to settle over everyone. love surrounds, persuades hands to write out wishes on paper, and Emily is no exception, placing her wish on a tree with a gentle smile. if someone looks hesitant, she tries to catch their eye and nod - it's okay! beyond the simple blessings, though, the spirit has her in full, and she might just tug someone to sway to the music, to laugh at the world. whether you're an old friend or a new one, whether you want to press intimately close or just gaze at the stars in wonder, Emily's happy to join, a beaming and true smile on her features.

right now, everything is all right. right now, the world is moving as it should. for a few moments, love is the key word of the world.]

sweet mystery.

[of course, Emily's not the only one out and about enjoying the festivities. at certain points, her body is carried differently, a different look in her eyes, a different voice coming from the throat. Hibiki moves forth to sample life, and they seek to enjoy things. from afar, they look like their host, but close enough, the differences are plain.

for gambling, they veer towards a variety of games, but those looking for an easy mark find an uncanny set of eyes looking at them, as if their soul was being pierced as they attempt to cheat. players might get an actual word slipped in, an alert to the dealer - while those running the games will not, but Hibiki will watch them so closely, any slipping will be seen and noted, and their bets that round become miniscule - no profit to be made. alternately, they'll be mingling, finding those with good stories to tell, drawing youkai into outrageous contests of storytelling - if you want to weigh in on how legitimate the story of wrestling a mountain is, feel free.

but when the stars rise for Tanabata, the love in the air affects them differently. while they won't perform on a stage, they'll have their prize from a well earned match earlier - a dark wood shinobue, and they'll find a quiet space to gaze up at the heavens before they start to play. the melody is old, full of nostalgia and peace, carrying the listener somewhere else in their thoughts - it demands respect. for this is a performance of skill as a gift, an offering to the gods for another year. when that is over, they will take requests, for the entire affair is a performance to be enjoyed.]

wildcard.

[have an idea for something else? go ahead and throw it at me! want something custom? shoot me a message, and we'll work it out. here's my plotting comment to give some ideas or a zone to chat in - I'm up for anything!]

Edited 2022-08-06 22:57 (UTC)

"A nice, secure home full of beautiful things to admire where I can enjoy myself in peace."

Hey, it's worth a shot, isn't it?

Did the Kappa workers see anything else of note, or are their answers the same as everyone else?

Also, would Lalli be able to get a warrant from someone in the Department? Or is he going to have to try something else to get the footage?

Ibaraki: For Shuten to enjoy herself, have fun, be happy, and find it easier to truly smile.

Billy: To see something interesting happen.

Enterprise: To feel the ocean's spirit once again.

Honestly, working for Tamamo is a great way to work towards that, but the Stars will at least make sure there's a happy little increase in his paycheck.

No one acknowledges it, but it's definitely real.

It would take time for the warrant, but he can get it.

As far as what the workers saw, the answers are roughly the same as what others have gotten, yes.

interesting... how about the motorbikes themselves? can their models be found anywhere in the city?

1) Given all this business, that may be a hard sell for cosmic magic to make happen, but Shuten may find herself in a good mood more often.

2) Does the end of this evening count, Billy?

3) Enterprise may not get to physically experience this, but her dreams will still take her thate, the the massive expanse of blue reaching out to every horizon. It envelops, and it comforts. She'll wake up not really longing for it, but rather feeling satisfied she got to spend some time there, once again.

No one got a good look at them, but they definitely looked like after-market modified bikes. Nothing that anyone could buy out of a dealership, at least.

You know, for some odd reason, he's kind of feeling the massive weight of responsibility. Odd....

Harry's wish:

"I want a cool hat"

[ Throughout the entire night, Cloud is wearing a very nicely tailored suit, Western-style. One that seems to match someone else's. A flower has been pinned to his lapel, that seems to match that certain someone's hair decorations for the night. Hmm. ]

[ — dance the night away (pleasure palace) ]

[ Whether or not you were in attendance for it, it's likely you heard that Sutoku's own Cloud Strife had decided to take the stage. And he didn't disappoint, earning himself a sizable bit of aplomb, a hefty paycheck, and... a voucher he may in fact be tucking away and trying to hide from anyone before they spot him. ]

[ That said, that kind of performance would take it out of anyone, least of all who this time last month was in a hospital bed. Cloud's really pushed himself pretty hard for those performances, and isn't regretting it, but it does mean he's tried to find himself a secluded spot where many of the other performers are recuperating (for privacy's sake, if nothing else), and is putting down a glass of ice water (he lets the bartender know he doesn't just plan to drink water, to offset any sour looks) with a hand that's just a bit too jittery. Unfortunately, some complications were going to take longer than others to abate. ]

[ That said, despite Cloud's want for privacy, there's no one who cuts quite the profile, no matter what he's wearing. And he's still in the general open area of the Palace, so he's not too hard to track down, if you want to congratulate him on his performance - or check in on him. ]

[ — reconissance (gossip) ]

[ Unfortunately, Cloud is plenty notable - which is a problem, when you're supposed to be surreptitously gathering information on a client's daughter. He wasn't going to get anything done the straightforward way.

Luckily, he's not without a solution. Cloud's rank and privilege also make him pheonemally easy to spot. Meaning that it's easy to nudge some of the lower ranks to let the other Sutoku-identified Lost Souls point them his way - if they find anything, Cloud will take reports. He's got a small notebook tucked away in a jacket pocket for just such an occasion. ]

[ Besides that, though. It was a chance to connect with some faces he already knew - both to check in on them, and possibly see if they knew anything he didn't. If not, well, at least those he felt he wanted to check in on (in case anything went wrong) would know he's here, and here to help. ]

[ Who said you can't mix business with pleasure? ]

[ — missing the steel sky (tanabata) ]

[ While Cloud is a man of few words, it's still hard to stun the man into that silence with a display.

Suit jacket slung over his shoulder, a drink in one hand, he's found a place off the main flow of traffic to stop and stare up at the sky - the phantom stars dancing above his head, and filling his heart with a warmth he rarely has the chance to cherish.

Or maybe that's the drink. Hard to say. ]

Guess this is what we're working toward, huh...?

[ Still, if this was the Daitengu's dream... it was something to fight for. It helped refocus everything in his mind's eye a little clearly. Made him want to polish the pin on his jacket, just a bit.

You might catch him glancing at the people hanging wishes upon the trees. His head maybe just a bit quizzically tilted. Like watching something in a foreign language. He's... perhaps not entirely confused but he isn't moving to join them.

Man like that could use some company as he thinks and drinks in the peace. ]

[ — marching orders ("we know who you are") (sutoku only) ]

[ Unfortunately, as perhaps cynically expected, the festivities don't so much draw to a close as unceremoniously end - Ryouma's near-assassination and Ringo-chan's kidnapping casting a grim mood over the beautiful starlit displays and luxury. And with the Enma moving in to interrogate, Cloud has to do his part. ]

[ This was, after all, another way the Alliance needed to prove they were strong enough to hang with the other three factions. Couldn't expect everyone to solve problems involving their client and their liason entirely, could they? ]

[ Several Sutokus who are trying to help, or find the best way they can contribute, might be approached by the blonde-headed man. His suit jacket is back on, but the night's activities mean it looks a little less neat and tidy - and a bit more like a professional man about to put some elbow grease into the machine of society. He's got a little notepad sticking out of his pocket - a different one, if you ran into him earlier, it's got a different color - as he gives you a nod. ]

Hey. I need to talk to you. Think you can spare a few moments?

[ It's a question, but, depending on who you are in Sutoku, he might be insisting - Cloud Strife will pull rank if he has to, in order to start getting groups organized. ]

[ — wildcard ]

[ You know the drill. Don't see something you like, do a wildcard prompt or DM me on Discord / Plurk for custom starters! Cloud's plotting post is here. ]

[ Custom starters are going here! Do not reply to this post, thank you! ]

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GAMBLING PROBLEM

[ Majima isn't that interested in betting at the moment, but people are very interested in whether or not to bet on him. He's stripped down to the waist in the underground's fight pit, the hannya scale pattern on his back is a menacing sight. So is he, grinning cheerfully and flipping a brand-new knife in his gloved hands deftly.

The announcer overhead introduces him as the Shuten Clan's Wild Snake.

A moniker that makes sense as soon as he has a challenger and the bell has been rung. Majima is very fast and he is recklessly gleeful in his infliction of violence. He's as strong as an oni but the speed and stamina of an uwabami. He's nimble too, able to roll and jump in every direction to recover from takedowns or simply pop up somewhere new. He's bad enough with his fists and feet, but now that dagger...

It seems like an almost pointless gesture when he uses the uwabami's water magic to douse the opponent, but then the goal becomes clear when the dagger begins to crackle with purple electric magic.

When he comes swinging with the dagger it looks almost as though he has duplicated it in to many, but that's just the electricity. It rains down on the enemy, creating a dense electrical web around their circumference. It crests in a stunning bolt of electricity, and then Majima is there with the knife itself, grinning and slashing as the static and cracking of lightning continues.

He laughs when his current target goes down bleeding, grinning with his fangs out. He makes a show of being obnoxious to his foe's supporters, scrabbling up the fencing around the ring and extending his tongue tauntingly. His own cheering section is made up of beautiful women from every clan and the Shutens who are attending. That's their lieutenant. ]

[[ be an opponent, catch him in the locker room, etc, whatever you want to do in response. ]]

TANABATA

[ With his serpent's regenerative abilities, most of the superficial wounds Majima took in the pit have been erased. He looks practically untouched, which must annoy his enemies, but looks can be deceiving. He is sore underneath the layer white scales, but he's used to it. He walks around the festival in his suit, trailing cigarette smoke as he keeps an eye on things. He's not inclined to be too drunk or too distracted while he's patrolling around.

He does, however, pause when one of the talismans is passed to him. He looks at the thing in his palm with bemusement for a moment before deciding he may as well. He scrawls out a wish for power and influence and goes to hang it up. ]

[[ wanna talk wishes, wanna dance under the stars, wanna catch up on the fights? all that! ]]

"WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE" (SHUTENS)

[ Majima is one of the first to be at Toraguma's side. It's where he should be. He follows at a silent distance when the boss storms away, and they're gone for a little while. He manages to talk to the oni, a little bit.

Majima returns with instructions, ]

Department's doin' interviews. If they come talk t'ya, don't make a scene. Boss says ears open for any talk, but our current priority is business as usual. Make sure all of our people are all right and get home safe.

[ That's what he has taken from Toraguma's request to handle his own business. ]

WILDCARD

I am super easy, so go with your imagination! You can comment on the existing CR meme if you want to check in with me. You can also PM, or discord me.

Edited 2022-08-06 23:47 (UTC)

At some point during the evening, Harry will find...

a very cool hat.

[ Cloud doesn't like to hang around Shuten territory for a few reasons. One of them is tall, silver-haired, and prone to causing him to lose his cool whenever he opens his mouth. Okay, maybe that was the main reason. ]

[ Cloud's decided to turn some of his paycheck from the performance into money for a few hands of cards. He's not easy mark - the man is well aware any gambling den worth its salt has its dealers time the odds in its favor, and there's at least a few people he recognizes working the counters. ]

[ Still, he keeps moving, at least until he spies one table - a familiar, different silver-haired man than the one he's usually on the lookout for, clearly cleaning up at a table of his own.

...Maybe he'll watch for a moment. No sense getting the man's attention given the last time they crossed paths. Not if he could help it. ]

this hat is amazing.

if a second wish is allowed (though harry will write this anyway after finding the hat) he will also wish for:

"a matching pair of boots to go with the sweet hat i just found"

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Nie Huaisang | Mo Dao Zu Shi | Tamamo | OTA

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emily dyer | identity v | sutoku alliance

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cloud strife // ff7: remake // sutoku // ota (nsfw 18+ only)

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Majima (CRAU) | Yakuza 0 | Shuten

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gambling problem → dante.

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