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March 2022 IC Mingle

1. WELCOMING COMMITTEE

cw: optional aphro in Tamamo Clan prompt

The influx of Lost Souls means the factions need to have a little welcoming party of sorts. The leaders of each faction each send a message to their new recruits, telling them to meet at their respective headquarters.

The Shuten Clan directs their new recruits to the Arena. There’s plenty of food and booze to go along with the exhibition matches from the toughest fighters they’ve got. Enjoy the view or get involved in an arena fight, if you’re feeling spicy. If bloodsport isn’t your cup of tea, there’s a number of gambling games to partake in, too – don’t worry, your money isn’t at stake here, unless you want it to be.

The Tamamo Clan recruits are sent to the brothel Mizukume. Hosts of all sorts are there to fill your every need. If you’re not one to be doted on, there’s also exotic dancers in every state of undress for you to look at. You may be tasked with being a host or a dancer yourself. If you’re not in the mood for that, there’s plenty of food from Tamamo-controlled restaurants to eat and seemingly endless drinks. The drinks may or may not have a little something extra in them, so check the labels carefully.

The Sutoku Alliance meets at the nightclub Konoha. It’s truly a celebration with an enormous amount of fast food from every joint in their district and an equal amount of cheap drinks. Sing your heart out with live band karaoke – don’t worry about them not knowing your song, they seem to have a depth of knowledge beyond this world. Once that settles down, there’s plenty of dancing to do or you can be a wallflower, whatever suits your mood.

The Department of the Enma meets at a meeting room on the top floor of Kaigo no Bou. The room is uncomfortably opulent and wouldn’t be out of place in a Heian imperial court. Fine silk tapestries cover the walls, richly lacquered wood is inlaid with gold, and it all feels like it was decorated by someone with more money than taste. There’s fine food and even finer drink available. Various multi-armed youkai play in a jazz band, playing their instruments in a much more complicated manner than strictly necessary. Stretch your legs and dance. Take a peek out the window for a bird’s eye view of the city. If the interior is too stuffy for you, escape to the roof for some fresh air – just be careful not to fall off.

2. PARTY TIME

CW: optional aphro

After everyone’s had their fill of food, drink, and entertainment: the party isn’t over. They’re told to make their way to Konoha with the instruction to show their faction’s pride. That’s a careful way to tell them to raise hell. Upon arrival, all recruits are provided with an advance on their pay by The Enma. Food is provided by the Shuten Clan, a variety of all sorts of meaty foods. Drinks are provided by the Tamamo Clan, but be wary because some may have that special Tamamo kick to them (read: aphro). It’s technically a neutral meeting place, but there’s almost certain to be a fight sooner or later. Entertain yourself, meet the other factions, and raise some Hell.

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You say that like I'll be dealing with that sort of action right away. They don't have the confidence for that yet.

[which, of course, nehan will instill on them.]

Won't you?

[ blinkblink. won't shylock see any action from him yet? ]

Of course not. [nehan draws himself up again, smoothing his expression from the squint. he's holding himself the way he expects the dominants to hold themselves.]

If they attempt to do so while still lacking confidence, they'll run the risk of harming their client, for instance. That sort of thing is more dangerous than a true desire to draw blood.

[ he nods. all right, they're on the same page here. that's good. ]

Then how do you suppose we start things off?

[ is there a chair or even a bed nearby? because shylock is going to sit on it while casting a look at their "students". this will be in the test later, or something. ]

Oh? Didn't you already start them on the importance of consent?

[without a seat for himself, nehan simply opts to lean against the wall, arms tucked into his coat and looking smaller than he is. though, of course, that doesn't mean that he's allowing himself to look like an easy meal.]

Keep going.

Well, I'm consenting to whatever you plan to do with me. So I insist that you start first.

[ he places his hands on his own lap, evoking the image of an eager little beginner. the crowd meanwhile just... looks to and fro from them in confusion, not sure what they make of this. is this part of the lesson? are they roleplaying? who knows. ]

Edited 2022-03-08 13:45 (UTC)

[the erune suppresses a sigh, and pushes off the wall to address the dominants himself. and he waves a hand at the idiot on the chair.]

Don't emulate that-- that is a bad way to give consent for something as delicate as your work. And don't ask for consent in that manner, as well. You should state the terms of your meeting clearly with your client.

Of course, they already consented to being degraded just by contracting your services, but... Best to just ask them outright.

[which makes one of the dominants raise a hand like a schoolchild, asking how to even ask. the question itself doesn't bother nehan, but the way it was asked, and he raises an eyebrow, telling the dominant to put their hand down.]

[ "this idiot" bows at the audience, wholly agreeing to what nehan has said. winging it has always been a specialty of a western wizard, so he's relieved that the wolfman(?) is playing along. ]

He's right. It's best to be straightforward with your partner than be coy about it. To be specific, I would like my dominant here to be use this toy and that while praising me, but I won't permit to being verbally abused during it. It's all in the matter of one's preference.

[ whether those are things shylock is into though is a mystery for the moment. ]

Now, with that settled, I shall have my companion take over from here. Back to you...

[ his voice trails off. what was his name again... ]

[nehan has to shake his head, ignoring the unspoken question about his name in order to field actual, spoken questions from their students. such as one about customers who are too shy or reticent to state their preferences.]

This is where your managers and receptionists come in, because they're often the ones taking preferences and handing them to you before you meet with your client. If they're not doing what's expected of them, then best to put pressure on them-- you have the power, when you're putting their salaries in their pockets.

[still, he hasn't properly addressed about what to do if the customer is still tight-lipped, has he? so he shifts his weight from one leg to another, thinking quickly.]

You can cajole it out of them before you start playacting the role of dominant. You can be patient and ask. But if they still refuse... there's nothing you can do. Best to just send them on their way.

[ what a reticent guy. it's also starting to look like a lecture more than a lead-up to a demonstration, isn't it? at least these guys are eager enough to learn, no matter the method. ]

Someone who wouldn't give out their preferences no matter what is not worth expending your energy to, regardless.

[ this is one of those times where he needs a light more than ever to complete the image, but alas. he'll cross his arms instead. ]

If you can't practice proper consent, then we can't start toughening you all up. That's all there is to it. That is why we are asking if all of you ready for anything.

Yes. [miracle of miracles, nehan is actually agreeing with what the idiot says. and showing it by nodding.]

For instance... some clients will be tougher than others to crack. Ideally, you will be paired with clients who match your skillsets and experience, but there will be cases when you'll have to satisfy a customer who likes something different.

There are certain things every single one of you must know. But those who want to work with the deeper, more difficult scenarios can come with me after this training session.

And for those who would like a more intimate experience shall come with me. [ he nods. ] We shall give you five minutes to talk it over amongst yourselves.

[ they start muttering to themselves, consulting each other on who goes where. in the meantime, shylock walks over to nehan, watching the group with an amused stare. ]

...They're cooperative, at the very least. [ small blessings. but what a shame -- he would've loved a bit more chaos with this group. ]

Basics first. [he has to remind them all that-- not just his fellow "instructor", but also their "students". and he does it without raising his voice, but making sure that they can all hear him and understand him. just by expecting them all to be listening.]

All clients expect a spanking, a flogging, a whipping. It's the most commonly-known expression and practice of your duties. You need to learn how to gauge your client's threshold for pain, and adjust your blows accordingly.

[then he looks at his fellow instructor, eyebrow raised.]

Who will demonstrate, then?

[ he raises an eyebrow in return. ] It'd be the two of us, of course. Would you like to be the dominant?

[ he doesn't really mind, for he swings both ways. ]

[the erune shrugs. he might as well, when his fellow teacher strikes him as the lazy, languid sort. but at the same time, he doesn't trust him to perform properly, when he's been an annoying bastard this whole time.]

Very well. Give me a crop. [that's said to the students, who pass him an extra riding crop, worn and well-used, and he tsks. but he taps it on his right hand's bare palm, and if doesn't break.

good enough.

then he slaps his inner wrist, a crack echoing in the room that makes the students jolt.] The bottom line for flogging someone is if it hurts for you in a certain spot, it's likely to hurt for them in that same spot. If you have a higher pain tolerance, and it doesn't hurt for you, then ask.

You should always ask, in any case.

[then he turns to his co-teacher.]

How high is your tolerance?

[ he does not wince when the crop strikes on skin, and he answers his co-teacher casually, as if they're merely talking about the weather. ]

Middling. I would say a five or six on a scale of ten.

[ so, you know. normal. ]

Should I start stripping in front of everyone, or do we save that for our separate lessons?

Only your top will do.

[then nehan twirls the crop, waiting. he didn't even ask, he just expects it to happen.]

[ just making sure! he did just say "always ask", jeez.

so he closes his eyes and takes his sweet sexy time unbuttoning. it's all part of the show after all. there go his vest and his white shirt, revealing a nice slender build and a curious tattoo in the shape of a stylized lily underneath his left collarbone. ]

[some of the students ogle-- nehan does not. when he has no interest in indulging, he really has no interest in indulging. the beauty of having little to no emotion is that he can look at things objectively. as it is, he only looks over the man to make sure there are no physical issues with him that would make instruction difficult.

then, satisfied with the initial examination, nehan nods.]

Give us your back.

[ not even a raise of a brow? makes one wonder if this man really is suited for tamamo with that impassive look on his face, but shylock follows suit and turns around, raising his arms up and touching each other's elbows while his perky butt juts out a bit.

...wouldn't been easier if there are ropes involved, but as usual they are winging it! so he braces himself -- give him your worst, sir. though not too much for the first smack. ]

Edited 2022-03-12 10:27 (UTC)

[without missing a beat, once the "idiot" has turned his back on his audience, nehan immediately reaches down to grab the man's ass.]

Many people think to strike at the buttocks, and it's a fine start for beginners, both with yourselves and your clients.

It is also safe, because it often has a lot of fat, and is accustomed to dealing with a lot of weight, especially if your client's job involves a lot of sitting. [then his ears twitch as he looks down at the cheek in his hand, and raises an eyebrow.

it's... not that big of an ass. average for a human male, really.]

Edited 2022-03-12 11:28 (UTC)

[ there's a short intake of breath when nehan grabs at his ass, but otherwise he says nothing and ignores the sudden flush on his cheeks. does this guy have nothing to say about his nice butt at all? hello???

he huffs as he shifts in place. this is getting too boring, he's not going to lie. how did this turn into an actual lecture of all things... ]

[nehan doesn't even bother making mention of the man's reactions, because they don't matter, in this moment.

he does let go though, and replaces his hand with the crop, slapping it lightly against the swell of his backside.]

You can go as hard as you want on the backside, it's fine, if your client wants to not be able to sit down for a while. Here, however... [nehan raps the crop higher, in the small of the back, and draws it up the spine.]

The back is your best target. This is where it will truly hurt.

[ he can't help but shiver just the tiniest bit at the crop going up his pine, but that's just it. ]

But of course, you still have to consider your partner's pain tolerance. In this case, I do beg my co-teacher here not to strike me there -- I might not be able to control myself.

[ in truth he just isn't in the mood, though he doubts that they'll go too far in this rather clinical lesson anyway. ]

[one flick of the ear, and nehan notes what the man is saying-- and what he's doing coyly. fine, fine, it looks like his companion has come into this expecting to be experimented on, and nehan is not delivering.

so he nods to the students, and tells them to watch.]

Oh? Seems like you prefer just being spanked on the rear... Or do you?

[and nehan delivers two quick slaps at shylock's ass with his palm, one for each cheek.]

Tell the truth.

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