March 2022 Mini Event

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The Night Parade is fast-approaching and each faction will be busy with their own preparations.

1. SHUTEN CLAN

The Celestial Phoenix Casino, a fairly popular casino in the Shuten territory, is overdue on its protection money. This money is sorely needed for parade preparations. Unfortunately, the casino has decided it doesn't need to pay up because they've hired some new unaffiliated muscle. Neither the manager nor their new muscle are the type to listen to reason, so be prepared to exert some intimidation and force to convince these new bodyguards to take their business elsewhere.

The brute squad working for the Celestial Phoenix seems to be made up of several different youkai. Some of them are more human looking than others, but you'll notice no Oni. Even independent Oni wouldn't dare turn against the Shuten Clan. Even lacking in Oni, these thugs are armed to the teeth, swinging several deadly weapons and even a few firearms. This could get rough, so be prepared for the worst. Take the gangsters protecting the Celestial Phoenix out or convince them it’s not worth it.

Once inside, you'll discover that the owner, in a panic, has locked himself inside the casino's value with the protection money owed. This might take some doing to get open...

2. SUTOKU ALLIANCE

The Kappa want to be left alone and the Daitengu has asked Sutoku Alliance members to assure their wishes are respected. Members are tasked with convincing people to stay away from the Kappa's riverside facilities by whatever means necessary. Of course, you may want to take a look for yourself to see what they’re being so secretive about. That’s not recommended, if you don’t want to get into trouble.

It’s not just strangers who are nosy, though. Retinues from both the Shuten and Tamamo clans are making an appearance and asking why the inspections are taking so long. Why are the Kappa dragging their feet? The Alliance prefers to avoid direct violence, so it's up to you to talk to these clan captains in a way that convinces them to leave the Kappa alone.

If you're curious enough to dive deeper into the Kappa's business, however, even your Alliance membership isn't going to keep you safe. The Kappa themselves seem to disappear from sight the further into the sewers you go, as if invisible. Preventing yourself from being spotted by a security camera or a patrolling Kappa is almost impossible. Cover your faces, stick to the shadows, and you might just notice that... they’re building something down there.

Something for the Parade? Who knows? But it’s definitely not decorations or a float...

3. DEPARTMENT OF THE ENMA

The parade route for the Night Parade needs to be "cleaned up". The Department is tasked with getting the low level street gangs and squatters to clear out. The homeless population will resist and may not be so easily persuaded to give up their spots. Your best bet is to offer them food, booze, or shelter for the night. The street gangs will assuredly fight back. Use your strength or your wits to get the job done.

The gangs will not typically be that tough, most don’t want to step up to the Department's goon squad too heavily lest they wind up in a cell for the rest of their lives. Still, some might be hopped up on encouraging substances and try to escalate. Don’t worry, though. You have the authority of the Enma on your side! Don’t think they will get away with waving a weapon in your face.

The homeless, though, lack strength or weapons. They are more fueled by desperation to keep their spots. Winter hasn't been kind to them, after all, and they don’t have much respect for the Enma's authority. Their belligerent behavior is loud, and often violent despite their absence of means to properly defend themselves. At worst, they’ll probably try to use biological warfare. Don’t ask what's in those bottles...

4. TAMAMO CLAN

Parade costumes need to be designed, crafted, modeled, and then likely mended knowing the rough and tumble yokai. The textile shops and tailors of the area need Tamamo Clan members to help them out. Costumes vary from extremely ornate to extremely sexy. These costumes need to merge form and function, for the Tamamo clan parade marchers that means they need to be able to sell their specific wares while wearing them. (wink wonk)

None of the costumes are floor ready and the shop bosses urge you that these cannot be seen by the public until they are ready. This won’t stop some peeping toms and tammies from trying to scope out the goods. Most of the voyeurs are spying for perverted reasons, but some are from shops outside of Tamamo’s influence trying to copy the designs for themselves. Either way, Tamamo Clan members aren't expected to be just pretty faces. So rough’em up.

5. TASTE TEST (ALL FACTIONS)

For those less interested in their faction's work, the restaurants in the Tamamo territory also need help finalizing their menu offerings for the Night Parade. Taste testers and creative cooks wanted! These aren’t just any dishes though and may have some interesting effects. One may be so spicy that everything burns, your face turns red, and you need to cool yourself off. Or maybe your dish is so good that you need to take a nap – it doesn't matter where you are, you'll just fall asleep right on the spot. Another possibility is a dish that gives you unstoppable energy – literally. It will make you want to get up and go and never stop moving. If you stop moving, it may cause a bigger problem.

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[horrifictie]

[ REACTION SPEED - The second gun fire went off, you hit the ground and crawled against old tacky carpeting to get under a roulette table. Between all the ammo going off from both ends of the casino, it's impossible to tell who is getting pumped with bullets.
HAND/EYE COORDINATION - Guns of this caliber are only seen carried by private security contractors. These are *war crime* weapons.
VISUAL CALCULUS - One of the shooters ducks and rolls behind a slot machine just across from your table. The two of you on either side, and the path ahead the only way into the manager's offices.
LOGIC - Isn't that the demon hunter from when you first showed up? ]

Huh?

[ Harry mutters dumbly, snapped from this thoughts when he realizes he's being called at. Another barrage of gunfire pops off into air and he winces as if he's about to meet death again. He takes the moment to shout a response: ]

No -- he must be upstairs! I was on my way to talk to him! [ Then he gets a better look, knows for sure it's the demon hunter, and sees the guns. ] Wait, did *you* start this fire fight?! What the hell man!

[demonrebel]

They started it first!

[He proudly announces before suddenly peering around the corner and shooting a few more bullets into the lobby. BAM, BAM, BAM! The wall across from them is starting to look like swiss cheese at this point. It’s getting to the point that the paint on the walls is starting to chip around the bullet holes. This is not looking too good, especially since the Shuten Clan was hoping to avoid property damage.]

You don’t take potshots at me and think I’m not going to shoot you in the ass!

[While he might be a little gung-ho, Dante has a point. He’s already in a bad enough mood but his mood went south the second someone fired their cheapass BB gun at him. That was the last straw. Every last one of those wannabe mercs is catching a bullet tonight. Dante doesn’t care anymore. Screw being discreet.]

Hey, grab something and start shooting!

[He suggests while currently shooting at one of the other bodyguards hiding out in the next room. There are six of them guarding the threshold that leads towards the lounge. They need to get past these bastards while avoiding incoming fire from the three remaining guys on the casino floor. Lovely.]

C’mon, man! Aren’t you a cop or something?

[horrifictie]

Fuck off, I don't have my gun!

[ INLAND EMPIRE - We really need to have a serious discussion about how you keep losing your *fucking gun*.
LOGIC - Technically speaking it wasn't lost this time.
HALF LIGHT - Technicalities don't mean *shit* in a shoot-out! ]

Hey wait, you have two. Toss me one, and I can cover you!

[ They aren't going anywhere while there are still gunners on the floor blocking the path. If he can provide cover fire, then the demon hunter with the fancy trick shots can wipe them out. ]

[demonrebel]

A cop without a gun is like a dog without teeth, my guy!

[Dramatic eye roll inserted here. You're not making the boys-in-blue look very good, Harry. What is his fictional tax dollars going to?!]

Fine, fine! I'll let you use one of the girls—

[He sighs before handing over the black gun without much hesitation. Ebony & Ivory are both M1911-style handguns chambered for the .45 ACP rounds and chockful of wonderful customizations made by Dante's favorite gunsmith granny. Ebony was modified for long-distance shooting and comfort, while her sister was meant to be rapid-burst fire with a custom-made trigger made specifically for Dante. She's the more powerful of the duo, so Harry better be careful.]

But you better know how to shoot!

[Dante warns before returning fire at one of the mooks who tried to blast through the slot machine with his shitty-ass shotgun. All it took was one shot to nail the bastard in the head but Dante added six more bullets out of pure spite.]

These idiots don't know who they're fucking with!

[He grumbles while returning fire to the other mercs hiding out near the VIP lounge entrance.]