March 2022 IC Mingle

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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

[worldbent]

Aah, I do seem to recall passing by at least one teahouse in Tamamo territory on my previous visit. It's unfortunate, but I can't trust one of the ayakashi there to prepare for me, so I wouldn't mind sharing a bit of knowledge... In exchange for service.

[He wasn't exactly the most artistic person, but spellcasting was something like an art. In fact, a lot of his skills required at least the kind of careful attention to detail and disciplined learning-by-repetition that ceremony, too, called upon. In archery and in tea, the power was in the focus.]

[Matoba can't help a chuckle at Shylock's affirmation.] Compensation, is it? You're getting quite a deal out of me already. I should think I am the one to be owed a favor.... But teaching a man to fish, as they say, is an investment.

[breweries]

[ there's that word again -- ayakashi. perhaps this man is also familiar with a certain someone in the tamamo clan who also uses the same etymology? hell is a small world, after all, and natori also didn't want to drink anything during their gathering earlier...

well, that's topic for next time, seeing as they'll be meeting once more. it has been an odd sequence of events, but certainly not an unwelcome one. ]

Glad we are on the same page. [ his smile has become more genuine here, with a touch of relief. whew! ] In that case, I shall make arrangements and contact you on a later date once it's settled, Mr...

[worldbent]

[Oops, they always out themselves eventually. That'll have to be Natori's problem, since this guy will be making him look bad the town all over.]

Matoba, [He finishes, inclining his head politely. His own smile has lost some of the blatant mischief, but remains unreadable all the same. He's serious about the investment part. He hopes it will pay off.] And to whom do I owe the pleasure? My usual forms of contact are unfortunately a little impossible at the moment, but I seem to have been given some sort of telephone device. I suppose you may contact me that way.

[If it isn't like, underwater when Shylock sends his message.]

[breweries]

Shylock Bennett. And I do share your sentiments regarding my usual contacts. In fact, I'd rather not use these "smartphones" if I could help it.

[ but alas, he couldn't. he can admit that these phones are very convenient, but anything about modern tech just skeeves him the heck out. something something about the destruction of the environment and ecosystem back home. ]

But I shall find a way regardless. Thank you for your time, Mr. Matoba, and may you have a nice night.