March 2022 IC Mingle

[jigokumods]

MAIN NAVIGATION

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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Comments

shuten housing.

[deathrespect]

( Samatoki's got a smoke, too. He'd seen Majima at the arena and he hadn't seen him back in Hakagemachi, but the sheen of his scales looked somewhat familiar in the same way the masks would look.

He's had some water and more gyudon than is humanly possible, so he's sobered up at least a little.

Leaned against the wall, Samatoki speaks after a moment. )

You need anything? You look mad sick, homie.

[no_kyouken]

[ This one the snake feels like greeting, a low second voice that emanates from Majima without his mouth moving, ]

Majima is feeling homesick, ho-mie.

[ The old serpent doesn't know the word and doesn't say it properly, but the jaunty slyness of it comes across all the same. Majima makes a little grumble in the back of his throat. ]

...Sure. That's all it is.

[deathrespect]

( There it is.

Genkei, his oni, laughs and broadcasts it. There's nothing more afterwards. )

I won't pry. But lemme know if you need something. I ain't gonna play at Shuten camaraderie or whatever but seeing people sick and just walking past ...

( He lets the sentence trail off. )

[no_kyouken]

[ He scrubs a hand back over his disheveled hair. ]

Just too much t'drink... ya know how th'snakes are...

Don't blame me for your follies.

[ The snake objects to this characterization cheerfully, even though 90% of the time it is his fault when there's been too much booze. ]

Shut up, Joku.

[deathrespect]

( Interesting.

Samatoki isn't in the business of, y'know, psychoanalysis or anything, but it reminds him of himself and Genkei. )

I'll pick your brain when you're not looking like you're about to throw your guts up. What's your name?

[no_kyouken]

[ His mouth twists with dry amusement. Yeah, he might have some puking left in him... ]

Name's Majima. Th'snake's Chijoku.

[ The name means disgrace. A bit ominous, all in all. ]

[deathrespect]

Word. I'm Samatoki.

( There's a rumble in the back of his brain. )

... Oni's Genkei, but I'll see you around.

[no_kyouken]

Lemme know if ya need anythin', when I'm not such a fuckin' mess.

[ He's not saying everyone from Hakagemachi has to stay best buds but... ]

From a place like this, can maybe help ya stay outta trouble ya don't want.