jigokulogs | 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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But you just got here!

[He nearly yells with a look of surprise upon his face.]

How the hell did you run up the tab already?

[At last, Dante has finally met someone more irresponsible than him. It feels good not to be on the negative side of the yen. He still has some money left over from his victory earlier. It seems getting cracked upside the head a few times works wonders for one's wallet. Though, Dante isn't eager for another fight.]

Well, if it wasn't going to be Shuten...it was definitely going to be Tamomo.

[Honestly, he hasn't met a single person from the other two clans yet. Maybe the Sutoku Alliance and the Department of Enma aren't the partying types. A pity.]

Here's a little advice, don't blow your paycheck on booze and women. Got it?

Trust me, it was booze, women, and fine foods that got me into this mess.

[ Ah... her vices. ]

I'm definitely going to have to live frugally here for a bit. Convenience store ramen and mineral water, here I come...

[ She raised her drink in a weak, faux toast. ]

[He can't help but laugh and shake his head despite being in slight agony here. The pain in his jaw is getting a bit better but that budding migraine is still kicking his ass. However, Dante won't be down and out for too much longer. After all, he's only half-human. This is probably one of the rare times that he's happy about his demonic lineage.]

At least do yourself a favor and get the cheese ramen.

[Dante suggests as he holds up his glass with a cheeky smirk. He had to live off convenience store food back in the day when he was still a young man mad at the world. He doesn't miss it but at least he always had a good slice of pizza to fall back on.]

That stuff isn't so bad if you use real milk and tomato sauce.

That... doesn't sound at all appetizing, if I'm gonna be honest.

[ She sips her drink, shaking her head. ]

I'll stick to what comes in the box. Maybe add an egg if I've got money to spare.

Hey, don't knock it until you try it!

[Judging from his shockingly sincere expression, Dante is absolutely serious. He must've tried this horrible little idea before. The poor man looks downright offended right now.]

All you need to do is add some extra cheese on there and you'll be surprised.

[Either that or she'll be stuck in the bathroom all night. Whatever the case may be, Dante implores to try it first.]

Yeah, that and maybe some scallions if you want to feel fancy.

If you're going to all that effort, shouldn't you just make pasta?

[ This felt like it was getting a little beyond convenience store food...

But Dante did seem to know what he was talking about. Hell, maybe she could try it... at least once. When she had some extra cash for more ingredients, at least. ]

[He lets out a thoughtful hum as he regards what she suggested. Might as well make pasta if you're going through such trouble. Getting all those ingredients when you're already low on cash is suicide.]

You know what, you're right. [Dante admits with a slight shrug.] Why do all that if you could just make pasta?

Pasta is pretty cheap already but to make it good, you need to make some effort.

[But that's for everything in life, not just pasta.]

Say, what are your living arrangements like? Maybe if you get a roommate, you could have them do all the cooking.

As much as I'd love to be spoiled like that, I... [ She extends that "I" a bit, waving her hand before her. ]

... am probably not the best roommate material. I'd probably either drive someone up the wall, or just create a feedback loop of sloppiness with someone else. I've already got a small stack of beer cans I keep saying I should clean up and then never do.

[He can't help but smile a little at her honesty. While he barely knows the swordswoman, Dante can tell she's honest. If she's as bad as she claims, then maybe it's for the best that she doesn't have a roommate. However, he suspects that's not entirely true.

She gives him big Nero vibes, okay? Nero is a bit of a slob at times but the kid isn't so bad. Not like him, of course.]

Then you better learn how to save, Pinky.

[He suggests while looking around the table for a bottle of water. The whisky is already kicking his ass a bit. A real shame since he normally isn’t affected by alcohol.]

And while you’re at it—you better get to work dismantling that little shrine to the booze god.

[Trust him, those cans of beers will stay empty as the dust settles.]

I'll catch you later. I think I'm going to call it here.

[ Musashi raised her glass to him as he made that last statement. She didn't really need to be told to save or clean; it wasn't like she didn't know, after all. But it was nice to know people thought about her, at least. Plus her money troubles seemed a bit small compared to the physical shape Dante was in. ]

Rest easy, big guy. If they let me, I might try my hand at that arena, too, and see how well I do!

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