September 2022 Mingle!

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The influx of fresh Lost Souls means the factions need to have a little welcoming party for them. 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.

Shuten - WEENIES ON PARADE

Shuten Clan newbies will be summoned to the Arena, which has been set up with a very different kind of fight than usual. The members of the Shuten Clan do nothing by half-measures. Partying, drinking, and eating are all encouraged to excess. This time they're inviting new recruits to test their mettle in various eating contests. You'll need nerves of steel and a stomach of iron to succeed. Hot dogs, marshmallows, pizza, lobster rolls, breakfast cereals, rice, and more are all on offer.

See how much you can eat and try not to get sick! Competitive eating is a messy, disgusting affair, regardless of the emergency buckets stationed strategically throughout the building.

If you're feeling especially ballsy, you can take on the biggest onis and other youkai by teaming up with your fellow Shutens. They're all confident enough to take that bet.

Glory, prize money, and antacids to the winners. Shame to the losers – they'll be run through town in weenie costumes.

Better eat up 🙂

Tamamo - ALL NIGHT LONG

The newest Tamamo recruits are summoned to a local gymnasium. Strangely, rather than sports equipment laid out on the court, there are a number of light futons, blankets, and pillows. Everyone will be sorted into one of two yukata patterns – one purple and one blue – and sent to their respective sides of the court to lie down in bed and pull up the covers.

It is then that the referee will explain the rules of competitive pillow fighting. When the whistle blows, jump up and grab one of the authorized pillows at the center of the court. It's a game much like dodgeball, but the goal is to hit the opposing team's king with a pillow from your half of the court. Team members use blankets and sometimes their bodies to protect their king.

There will be a few rounds, and you can rotate who is king at your discretion. Protect them with your life! Or whatever. Star players will receive a bonus and a coupon to one of the best Tamamo spas.

When the competitive stuff is done, the sleepover proper will begin. There will be liquor, sodas, and light snacks for everyone while movies are projected onto a screen late into the morning. The movies range from classic dramas and romances to outrageous yokai comedies.

Sutoku - GROSSERY GANG

The Alliance has found themselves in the possession of an entire truckload's worth of reject children's toys. Ever the opportunist, the Daitengu has assigned the project of inventorying and trashing the particularly offensive ones to the new guys.

Of course, you're expected to play with a few of them as well. Maybe one of them is decently fun, and they could sell the rest, you know? Many of these toys are gross out bathroom humor in nature, and spit water randomly at anyone who loses their round. The Daitengu has thoughtfully provided a selection of alcohol to make this game a little more adult friendly. Toys that lack the appropriate spitting mechanism can still be played over shots, really, go nuts.

While you 'work', there will be plenty of motivating music piped into the warehouse. The sound quality is not great, but they tried?

Everyone who sorts through a decent amount of toys will get a little extra pay, although who is really paying that much attention to who's doing what here?

Credit where it's due: We turned kids toys into drinking games

Enma - BREAKING THE ICE

Welcome to the Department of the Enma. New Lost Soul recruits will be summoned to a large conference room in Kaigo no Bou, which has been outfitted with a variety of buffet table offerings and tables which seat between 5 - 6 people comfortably. You are invited to fill your plates at your discretion, the craft services people are used to feeding bottomless yokai stomachs and the food will not run out.

Clipboards with a variety of icebreaker questions have been provided at each table. The pens have assuredly been firmly affixed to the clipboard. Please return them together.

Every 30 minutes Captain Shiki will blow her whistle to signal that you are to migrate to another table with fresh companions. You are, indeed, being forced to get to know your coworkers, lucky you. This isn't tedious at all.

Pick a few of the questions below to answer, and get chatting. Or Captain Shiki may come over to stare at you with intense disapproval. You can't get away with just zoning out to that sweet smooth jazz playing overhead!

1. If you had a time machine that would work only once, what point in the future or in history would you visit? 2. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? 3. If your house was burning down, what three objects would you try and save? 4. If you could talk to any one person now dead or alive, who would it be and why? 5. If you HAD to give up one of your senses (hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling, tasting) which would it be and why? 6. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? 7. Do you have a pet? If not, what sort of pet would you like? 8. Name a gift you will never forget? 9. Name one thing you really like about yourself. 10. What's your favorite thing to do in the summer? 11. Who's your favorite cartoon character, and why? 12. Does your name have a special meaning and/or were you named after someone special? 13. What is the hardest thing you have ever done? 14. If you are at a friend's or relative's house for dinner and you find a dead insect in your salad, what would you do? 15. What was the best thing that happened to you this past week? 16. If you had this week over again, what would you do differently? 17. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about 'God'? 18. What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten? 19. If you could change one problem in the world today, what would you like to change? 20. What book, movie or video have you seen/read recently you would recommend? Why?

All Factions - THE GIFT OF SONG

Did you all enjoy having some of your wishes granted? Well, so did a flock of those annoying magpie! They asked for the gift of music. These feathered nuisances, however, have fallen in love with an old school metal band. That is all they will be singing for the foreseeable future! Different members of the flock have taken up different instrumentals and vocals for the track, spread out across electrical wires and rooftops, singing their favorite rockin' tune to the skies!

Lost Souls have been asked to please catch them and get them to knock it off, they are truly annoying everyone, across all factions.

Should you catch these musical magpies, and not one of the other clans, they will tell you their sorry tale! They love this band, but the group broke up years ago. All the magpie want is for their favorite old dudes to be reunited to jam with them, one more time!

The old dudes are out there in the city, but who knows why they broke up and if they can even be convinced out of retirement. Good luck, if you succeed your boss will give you a favorable bonus, which would be a great boon to a newbie just getting settled.

In the meantime:

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Akira Fudou ♱ Devilman ♱ Shuten

[mrfuckwit]

a. SHUTEN MINGLE (cw: underage drinking) —

_{[ Nothing feeds into his fighting spirit more than a healthy competition, and the moment Akira found out what sort of mingling game he would be partaking in, he arrives shirtless and in a cheap pair of sweatpants. It was suspicious that he decided to partake in all of this half dressed, but he really isn't the only Shuten member who is doing this. Akira had a small trick up his sleeve; he knew his stomach was larger if he transformed into his larger, demon form, and maybe he'd like to show off his demon form as a surprise to his new brothers and sisters. His body is tingling from excitement of having a competition, much like when he's ready for a physical fight, and he piles an assortment of food onto his plate high, grinning eagerly to the person next to him. ]}

You're going down.

b. SHUTEN MINGLE (cw: emeto) —

<sub>[ A bit overzealous and eager to impress those around him, catch Akira utilizing one of these conveniently placed bins to lose all of the food and drink he's consumed. He fought it as much as he could, but in the end, he's still half human that is getting used to the relatively new demonic body he possesses. It's a brief reminder to himself that he isn't as invincible as he thinks he is sometimes.

Comfort him? Or maybe you're also utilizing the bin next to him. Weakly, Akira surfaces, sweat trickling from one of his brows. ]</sub>

J.. Jesus, they don't mess around here.

c. SUTOKU STREETS (cw: nudity) —

_{[ Oh. Were you out shopping? Were you a Sutoku Faction member just stepping out to get some fresh air? On your way to karaoke with friends? Seems like there is a passed out youth in your path. He could be in the middle of the walk way on the streets; he could be propped up against a storefront wall, it doesn't matter. He reeks of booze and he is absolutely naked... no modesty here. Call the Enma? Get him home on your own? Draw funny pictures on his face? It's up to you. ]}

_{[ As always, Akira has a opt out/warning post. ]}

SUTOKU STREETS

[moondregs]

[ Drunks in the streets are just part of the usual scenery, especially when your shift ends late at night. Junpei's become adept at sidestepping the living debris and generally not paying it much mind.

Nudity is a rarity, however. Never mind familiar nudity.

... no, wait, the face is familiar, not the nudity.

He's gently, carefully, touching one shoulder with his foot. Trying to see if he's conscious. ]

Akira-san ...

[mrfuckwit]

<sub>[ Who knows how he ended up like this. He could have been in his devil form and shifted back into a human in his drunken state, or maybe he ended up with the weenie costume and decided to discard it since he felt like he could. Who knows..

Akira rolls over and blearily looks up at Junpei, seeing two of him at this point. He grins wildly, however. ]</sub>

Junpeeei-kuuuun, heeeey. Lookin' good tonight.

[moondregs]

[ Looking down at the sloshed man with a grimace, he mutters under his breath. ]

Being drunk does tend to alter your perception.

[ But, he’s not about to just leave the other there naked on the sidewalk. It won’t be an easy task with how slight he is compared to Akira’s more muscular build, but he makes an effort to try and help him to his feet. ]

How did this happen?

[mrfuckwit]

_{[ It's a success! Akira manages to stand, but then he wraps an arm around Junpei's shoulders, allowing most of his weight to lean onto the other teenager. Akira can't help but feel laughter bubble up inside of him. ]}

Shuten got me! They throw wild parties, gahaha!

[moondregs]

[ Waaaaay too much weight for a willowy guy like Junpei! He starts to wobble, panicking at the thought of going down and this muscle wall landing on him. ]

H-hey! You need to support yourself more! You're going to knock me down!

[ He does want to help Akira, but he doesn't especially want to be squished under him, naked or otherwise.

He wrinkles his nose slightly, catching a whiff of the alcohol on the other's breath. ]

You're not even old enough to drink.

[mrfuckwit]

So? Maybe I would not have done this before coming here, but I'm here now, baby.

_{[ And, perhaps, a demon's palate is attracted to alcohol. He tries to steady himself more and just use Junpei as some support and his body halfway shifts before Junpei's eyes— dense fur covering his legs and the signature tail sprouting from the end of his spine. Instantly, it starts wagging. ]}

Take me hooooome and take care of me, Junpei-kuuuun.

[moondregs]

Don't just throw away all your morals because it's hell ...

[ So much fun, this little nerd.

At least in demon form he's kinda sorta less naked. In a way. Junpei rolls his eyes at the suggestion. ]

If by 'take care of you', you mean make you drink a lot of water and go to bed, then that was my plan. Point me in the direction of where you live.

[ So prim. So serious. ]

[mrfuckwit]

That sounds good to me!

_{[ Drinking a lot of water and going to bed sounds nice. Akira squints, obviously confused as to where he was going. Enma? He was staying in Enma? How did he end up in Sutoku. Akira stifles some laughter at the situation. Oh boy. ]}

I live in Enma.. but uhhh, hahaha, that's all I know. Hey, oi.. I have a better idea..

_{[ He jabs Junpei in the chest, grinning. ]}

Lemme stay with you. You live around here, right? It's closer?

[moondregs]

... oh no, oh no ... you can't stay with me! If you stay with me, my roommate will read way too much into it!

[ In an instant he's bright pink, shrinking down.

He can just see it now, Ydris smirking smugly about the boy in his bed, making teasing remarks about how proud he is that Junpei finally brought someone home. ]

... we can put you in a hotel until your brain isn't soaking in alcohol again. C'mon!

[mrfuckwit]

Whatever you say!

_{[ He's a fresh Lost Soul, so not only does he not know his way around cause he's new, but he's drunk. Hopefully this won't be a common occurrence with him being in Shuten. Akira makes an odd rumbling sound, akin to a feline purring, but it sounds more bellowing than that. It's a happy sound, though. ]}

What are we gonna do all night?

_{[ Junpei just said drink water and go to bed but Akira has other plans despite agreeing to taking things easy? ]}

We can play UNO. Do you like UNO?

c

[mahoraga]

[ Being his assigned faction, Megumi is in Sutoku fairly regularly for work and to meet his faction colleagues for meetings. He's heading home from a tiring day of training in the White Wolf Guard when he spots what appears to be a drunkard unconscious on the street. This isn't a very common sight in the Sutoku district, but he does come across it from time to time, especially near to the casinos. (People cope with losing obscene amounts of money in various ways, after all.)

People was able to walk around this unconscious, visibly naked body when he suddenly finds that he recognises it. The expression on his face just flattens immediately. Suddenly, this feels like his problem. ]

Fudou.

[ His voice is often quiet, so it comes as no surprise that it would be ignored. Walking closer, Megumi squats down, patting the boy's face to try and rouse him. He keeps his gaze away from ... that butt. ]

What are you even doing here?

[mrfuckwit]

<sub>[ It's unknown how it came to be. Did he get so drunk he started streaking? Did he have the weenie costume and discard it? Or was he in his demon form and shifted back to a human when he passed out? All mysteries, and frankly, Akira couldn't even tell you what happened to put him in this predicament.

His eyes slowly open and blearily look at Megumi... Megumis? There's two of him? Akira doesn't mind that at all. His lips curve upward weakly. ]</sub>

Yoooooooooooo.

[mahoraga]

[ From the scent of alcohol he can tell Akira was probably involved in some sort of party. It's not too surprising, given the boisterous way the Shuten faction tends to conduct itself. Megumi might be a bit more concerned if he stayed in that conscious state or there was any sign he wasn't breathing, but he's rousing, so that's relieving. Passing out from too much drinking isn't a very dire situation most of the time, but sometimes alcohol poisoning can be very serious. ]

How did you let yourself get to this point? [ Some tired scolding, but there's no real anger behind it. There's another glance at the boy's ... general state of undress, but he returns his gaze quickly, too proper to look beyond the lower back. ]

And you probably ripped my clothes again.

[mrfuckwit]

_{[ By now, Akira slowly sits up, looking at Megumi with half lidded eyes. He teeters slightly, but holds himself rather well, still feeling like the room is spinning. He hasn't quite gotten a headache yet, but it's bound to happen the next day. Akira stifles some laughter, wobbling forward slightly. ]}

We had an eating contest.. there was free alcohol.. it was great, hahahaha. I bet— _{[ he jabs a finger into Megumi ]} — I bet I could kick your ass in something like that, gahaha.

[mahoraga]

[ This boy is so clearly intoxicated. Megumi already knows it's going to be a troublesome situation. There's a slightly irritated look at being jabbed, and he lets out a tired exhale. ]

I'm not fighting a drunkard. [ He might be up for a spar some other time, but right now? Nah. With Akira sitting up, Megumi's eyes glance briefly at what's now clearly visible below, but he's quick to avert his gaze again from how awkward that is. ]

You're not decent. [ They'll only get stared at if he tries to haul Akira home. Also, it's awkward. There's an easy solution to this, at least. ] Change.

[ Into his other form. Whichever one. As long as his $%$^ is no longer hanging out. ]

[mrfuckwit]

Yeah?

_{[ Yeah. He grins wildly before slowly standing up, dusting dirt off of himself. ]}

Are you checking me out? Do you like what you see? Hehehehe. I didn’t know you had a preference for how I looked.

_{[ He’s not changing yet, though. ]}

[mahoraga]

[ It's worse when he stands up. Megumi rises also, but the expression on his face only becomes more tired, and he continues to keep his gaze up at Akira's face for modesty's sake.

Though, the little glance he paid before in curiousity seems to be causing him grief now, and he breaks out into a small bout of fluster in response. ]

Who's doing that? I'll hit you if you keep spouting nonsense.

[ A preference? What would be his preference? He tries not to think about that, but with all he's gone through in Hell, he's started to find some appeal in a built body. Only when it's attached to a kind demeanor, of course.

He very pointedly looks away, but his tone is still urging, and it's his turn to jab Akira in the chest now. ]

Change.

[mrfuckwit]

Alright, alright. Jesus.

_{[ His body shifts with ease, fur growing over his lower half and censoring himself, the tail sprouting out behind him at the end. He slings an arm around Megumi’s shoulders, resting a lot of his weight into him. ]}

Meguuuuumi-kuuun. Are you gonna take me home and take care of me?

_{[ His tail is already wagging. ]}

[mahoraga]

[ Megumi stumbles briefly at the sudden weight that is plopped onto him, being the lighter one between them both, but he braces himself quickly and regains his footing. This boy is so tipsy, it isn't even funny. Megumi steadies him, allowing that arm around his shoulders and grabbing his hand to keep it there. It doesn't look like Akira can walk in a straight line, so he'll have to support him. He's just grateful he doesn't have to carry him back (that would definitely drain all his energy). ]

Yes? I can't leave you here.

[ If there's any sort of suggestive undertone to Akira's words, it goes right over his head. He intends to bring his new roommate back and put them to bed. ]

Let's walk.

B

[rank1]

[Travis, stuffed within an inch of his life, watches this guy pour everything but his fucking soul out into the bins. He takes a pull of his nearly-empty beer and then remarks:]

Bro, you okay?

[He sounds calm, but his hair is not-so-artfully disheveled to the side, and he's got a massive BBQ sauce stain down the front of his shirt. Or at least... hopefully it's BBQ sauce.]

[mrfuckwit]

_{[ It was a messy affair, so it could really be anything on anyone's shirt at this point. That's partially the reason Akira arrived here out of dress code and in just a pair of sweat pants. He knew things would get gruesome. ]}

... Is it always crazy like this when we all get together?

[rank1]

Sure is. Sometimes crazier!

[Travis strolls close, stopping just outside of spew range, just in case there's more to come up. He finishes off his beer and lets the bottle dangle at his side, his finger nocked around the neck.]

It all up?

[mrfuckwit]

Yeah, ugh...

_{[ It's gotta be. He feels so much better now. ]}

Have you been in this clan for a long time? You seem kind of.. experienced.

[rank1]

[Travis looks briefly surprised, and then he settles into a grin. Hey, that's a compliment, and he'll take it.]

Couple months, but it ain't that much different from back home. [Except for all the ways it is!] Hell of a party, though. Bigger buffet than the shit back home.