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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[ Hinata awkwardly waves away her thanks. He's never been good as accepting 'thanks' from other people. Mostly because he usually tends to act without thinking, often leaving him to get into trouble with others because of it. ]

No need to thank me. Just make sure to be more careful. This place is... really strange at times.

[ Strange is a bit of an understatement. It was weird. Really, really weird. ]

From your reaction, I'm guessing you really must not be from here too. Are you at least settling in okay? No one giving you any trouble so far?

[ She blinks and then she nods, giving a cheerful smile that she hopes will settle his concerns. ]

Oh no, no one's given me any trouble. Everyone's been very helpful and nice. A few people have asked about my dancing but I don't mind talking about that.

[ Immediately? Concern. ]

Have people been giving you trouble?

No one's been really giving me trouble. Unless you consider this whole situation a special kind of trouble.

[ He is curious about what she'd do if there was someone actually troubling him. She's a small lady. Well, she's a small lady to him. He could hardly imagine her going out and beating up a bunch of Oni. But then again, maybe she's some kind of magical girl. He's seen a lot of strange things in this place. It would be a surprise, but not unexpected. ]

Dancing, huh? You dance?

[ He's caught glimpses of all kinds of dancing before. And he's had to do it recently when he first got here while he was volunteering at that host club. ]

What kind of dancing?

[ She nods to the question, because it's an easy question to give. ]

Um, I guess it would be called contemporary dancing, but I do a little of everything when I'm-

[ -performing. She cuts off before she says it and blushes as she looks away and considers how to continue her answer. ]

-dancing. Whatever feels right for the song and gets everyone pumped up.

[ He listens to her explanation, slightly intigued by the way she looks away and seems more embarrassed than anything else. ]

Hm. I see. Well then, why don't you bust a move right now?

[ The song that's currently playing isn't the kind of music he usually listens to. His favorite song is the short, continuous tune that always plays when he went into his favorite convienience store. His music tastes are quite limited. ]

It's a celebration, right?

[ She tilts her head for a moment before she catches the beat through all of the noise of celebration, and soon enough, she's bopping a little in her seat. She'll still give him a slightly teasing smile. ]

I was resting a little from dancing. But I think I'm ready to go again. Did you want to dance with me or just watch?

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