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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Re: i, battle royale!

[narbrawl]

[Looks like someone's getting in the spirit of things. Childe gives Felix a once over, taking in his disheveled appearance first, then his build and choice of weapon- and finally the reflexes he puts on display in taking out their ambusher. Excellent: he's found himself a partner for this particular showdown without even trying.

An opening revealed, the Harbinger rolls out of cover, snatching up a broken bottle as, catlike, he springs back up onto his feet. The bottle soon finds its way into the closest man's face and, as he reels backwards, Childe throws Felix a playful pout over his shoulder.]

Don't say that, I was just starting to enjoy myself! [And then, brightly-] On your left!

[littleshield]

[ Felix sure seems to have landed himself quite the interesting partner in all of this...

But, his eyes trace the other man's movements as he goes to snatch up that broken bottle and smash it into another enemy's face. Hah.

Despite how amusing Felix finds the maneuver, he makes a quick quip: ]

Don't let the joy rush to your head like some mindless beast.

[ After that, he will swing a fist into an oncoming opponent's face, making them fall straight over a table. However, more people come running at the two. About three this time. ]

Lucky for you, it looks like there's more trash to take out.

[ The raven-haired male unsheathes his blade this time and strikes down one of the oncoming fools before he manages to reach for his weapon, but that leaves two. ]

[narbrawl]

Nothing mindless about it, comrade! I'm always on guard.

[Here come the back-up. Felix effortlessly dispatches one of the thugs, leaving the nearest- a literal rat-faced man- to Childe.

Riptide.

The gem attached to his belt glows, light surging through the curved symbol of the Hydro archon like floodwater and filling him with a familiar power. For the first time since arriving here, the two blades manifest- but stay solid only for a few moments before losing their form and pouring through his fingers. Childe's jaw draws tight, the first sign of strain written across his lips as they part to reveal clenched teeth. It hadn't bothered him much at first but not being able to use his Vision is really starting to become tiresome.

No matter, he still has plenty of tricks up his sleeve- and he has plenty of people to take out his frustration on. With a satisfying crunch Childe rams his elbow into the guard's nose and twists to pull him into an arm lock. Thrust out in front of him and still dazed from the blow, he makes for the perfect shield, taking several bullets otherwise meant for Childe himself.]

Tch. [As he feels the youkai go limp, he tosses them to the side] Almost had it.

[littleshield]

[ That's interesting...the glow, that is.

Too bad it doesn't do much of anything, though Felix is actually already moving, blade slashing outwardly, and across the remaining armed demon's neck. Thanks to Childe, the demon originally focused his gunfire there and it allowed the swordsman to get close.

Now Felix has blood on the front of his clothing, but thankfully he has been wearing a jacket over his relatively decent attire. After flicking the blade somewhat and sheathing, he'll turn over to his partner after registering the silence which seems to indicate that hostiles have cooled.

Temporarily, anyway. ]

What do you mean 'almost had it'?

[narbrawl]

[Likewise, there's a fresh speckling of blood across Childe's uniform and face. He makes the most perfunctory of efforts to wipe it away with his scarf but, frankly, it only makes it worse, smearing it across his cheek like war paint. The effect is somewhat unsettling when he turns to Felix and flashes him a smile.]

I'm just a little off my game. [Honest enough to avoid further questions, vague enough to keep the finer details to himself. Childe doesn't take much pleasure in lying but he'll dance around the truth quite happily.] Nothing to be concerned about.

[Back to business, though. Given that he's on the job, he decides to introduce himself by his more professional name.]

Tartaglia. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr...?

[littleshield]

[ Well, Felix accepts the explanation well enough. It fits well in line with nothing happening with the glow, and if it is some magic, Felix can't claim not to understand the difficulties of utilizing such things (whether or not this is the case.) ]

Well, whatever. As long as it's only a little.

[ But, anyway, moving right along... ]

Felix Hugo Fraldarius.

We should do a quick check of our surroundings to ensure that there aren't any lingering enemies hiding in wait.

[ As he says so, Felix will peer behind some kicked over tables to begin with. He's ostensibly not a master of small talk... ]

[narbrawl]

[A name as impressive as his swordplay. Childe rolls his shoulders and relishes the way his joints crack and his muscles tug after what has already been an eventful evening. They've had the aperitif, the main course and now he's waiting on dessert- and hopefully it'll be rich enough to sate his sweet tooth.]

Felix... I'll remember that.

[Meanwhile, Childe forgoes the peering and simply kicks a nearby table back, the chain on his boot jingling with the violence of the motion. Nothing.]

I wonder if they've caught up with the owner yet.

[littleshield]

[ And he'll remember Tartaglia. The man is no slouch at fighting either; he's shown himself enough of that. ]

It's entirely possible. It's been relatively quiet, but the owner is only one man.

If they've caught up to him, it's likely that he hasn't gotten a chance to do much retaliation.

[ He makes another round in their area, kicking over some chairs as well to see if that will spook any potential hostiles out into action. But still nothing. ]

I think we're clear here. Let's go and catch up so we can put an end to this.

[ Or see the end of it, for that matter. ]