jigokulogs | 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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Exorcists really sound like trouble. [ But he offers a smile; both to show that he didn't intend it to mean the present company and also because he enjoyed the joke. ]

Such is the way.

[ Soma offers a small shrug of his shoulders. He doesn't seem all that bothered about the idea that he may be "trapped" in Hell for eternity. In fact, he would be somewhat surprised if that is not where he was going in the first place. All that matters is his price; he doesn't care about anything else but order.

Chuckling to himself, it seems like his undead life is very much like his living. Everything is for the sake of order. ]

I see. So rather than dying, you just happened to slip. Unfortunate, but I do hope that you live a long and happy life as soon as you leave here. [ He does sound somewhat sincere? ]

It's true! [he says agreeably. It's okay, Soma, you can include him alongside the others. He knows he sucks.

It hits him only after Soma's comments, sincere or not, that obviously it isn't the case for everyone here that they have such assurances that they're alive.] Thank you. I'm sorry, I've probably said something insensitive, haven't I? I didn't mean to brag or rub it in if you're not in the same situation as I am.

Hm?

[ His eyebrows lift at the apology. A warm laugh filters out as he reaches out to lightly pat Natori's shoulder; his own shoulders shaking with light laughter. ]

Ah, don't worry about it at all! It's been a few days and I've already gotten used to my circumstances. [ His prize is what matters to him, anyway. ] So, don't feel like you said anything that you shouldn't.

[ And his laughter dies down. ] You should be happy that your circumstances are better than others. It means that you have more of a reason to work to ensure your faction's success, right?

[That seems like a pretty easy-going reaction if Soma is talking about his own death. Natori can't tell if it's a front or not. Maybe it's easier to make peace with it when you're so heavily involved in violence? Natori's certainly aware that he could easily die while doing his work, but he still thinks he'll feel angry once he actually does.]

Haha, spoken like a true former leader! I shouldn't be surprised if you end up becoming a higher up here yourself, should I? [What with the whole "now you can work hard for your faction" vibe.] But is it really right to be encouraging me when we're technically rivals? Unless I missed you at the brothel.

[That's said with a little bit of self-deprecation, because Tamamo sure is living up to its goals.]

I endeavor to be of use to my leader.

[ He presses a hand to his chest, bending slightly like he is showing reverence for the youkai themselves. Straightening his posture, he tugs on his suit to get some of the wrinkles out of it. Like that is the only thing that he needs to be concerned about. ]

I think that it's all right. [ A smile. ] Even though we're technically rivals, at the moment, we're on the same level, right? So, I'll be willing to scratch your back if you scratch mine.

[ Why not give the same offer he did to someone else? ] There may come a time when your dear mistress asks you to do a task that is far too ugly to complete. So, why not slide that to me to do? You take the credit and I'll continue to have an ally.

[ He holds his hand out. ] What do you say?

[Natori looks at Soma's hand and smiles that same polite, camera-ready smile. Soma's probably got a sense of what that means by now.]

Is that scratching your back? That sounds more like me getting all the benefits while you take on all the risks. I don't know if that's really fair to you, Soma-san! [And thus Natori would owe Soma a favor, and also an incentive to keep the arrangement a secret lest his superiors find out. And that's if Soma carries it out without sabotaging it in the first place and letting Natori take the fall for it. He's been dealing with exorcists since he was 17. He knows how this goes.] I couldn't possibly accept, though it's extremely generous of you to offer.

A little too generous, isn't it?

[ He curls his fingers back before resting his hands on his lap. Breathing in, he tips his head back to stare up toward the sky. He sniffles a little -- taking out his handkerchief, again; he presses it to his nose and sniffles louder. ]

Oh well, there is always next time, I suppose.

Haha, or I could trust my mistress to leave me the jobs that I'm capable of doing, and you could come and visit me at the host club in... about half an hour, now. [He gives Soma another beaming smile, cocking his head to the side like he's posing for an ad.] Though I guess that would also put me in your debt, huh. At least then I'd be sticking to something that I'm good at instead of trying something I'm sure to make a mess of!

At a host club, hm?

[ He gives him a brief smile before he pushes himself up to stand. It is time to see if he has to go break a few more heads to ensure that his message has been properly heard. ]

Yes, we should all do what we are best at, Natori-kun. [ Soma pauses from walking away to lean in and ask, hushed tones. ] Does your host club have a no touching policy? I know the hosts can touch the guests, but I'm wondering if the guests might touch the hosts.

Is it a surprise? It's the sort of thing that comes easily to me, so.

[Natori stands as well, dusting off his own clothes and collecting his trash for disposal.]

Officially there's a no-touch policy, but I'm sure you can guess that sometimes exceptions can be made. For the right guest. [Aka, for the right price. Which isn't the thing that bothers him; what he finds distasteful isn't getting physical, but rather who (or what) he's meant to get physical with. But he'll cross that bridge if he comes to it.]

You do have the face for it.

[ He chuckles; his handkerchief goes back to his face, breathing in deep. Another audible sniffle is heard as he makes a face. ]

Well. Off to work for the both of us. [ A slight tip of his head. ] I shall wish you easy clients with large wallets, Natori-kun. [ His tone is sincere at least as he gives a little wave, off to bust some more heads in. ]

Edited (Hate using the same icon twice!!) 2022-03-28 15:00 (UTC)

Haha, I do have that! [He agrees easily, because look-- he knows he's a pretty-boy movie star. It's why he's made a living as a pretty-boy movie star. He assumes it's the entire reason Tenko-hime picked him. If there's anything he doesn't have to be modest about, it's that.] It was nice talking to you, Soma-san. Thanks for your well-wishes.

[Natori can't quite bring himself to return them, knowing what 'work' Soma is off to do, but... he at least gives a friendly little wave back.]

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