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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(Hizen observes, watching not-Majima swagger. It's really the grammar that sticks out to him though. Majima doesn't look like he should be talking like some of the fancier swords back home.)

I'm having plenty fun.

(He says very flatly. It's not entirely true. He's gotten free food! Free drink! )

... You're looking better.

(Standing up straight and looking all confident after just being on the floor.)

[ A fangy smile as Chijoku pops a cigarette in their mouth. ]

Oh, we just needed a moment.

[ The snake swings an arm around Hizen's shoulder in drunken companionability, gazing at the man with their one good eye; golden and slit. ]

Now to the important business: do you know any drinking songs.

(If he wasn't used to people doing this to him already, he'd just slip away but as is, he remains still and allows it. For now.

Hizen only offers a half glance in his direction. His eyes are... devoid of light! The eyes of a tired spirit who is honestly too tired to live some days. No amount of alcohol can fix this.)

No.

(Lies. He knows plenty. He is, after all, from sake country.

But there are more important (?) things to focus on. The change in demeanor, the manner of speech, speaking in plural pronouns instead of singular. He's not a smart person. He knows it and he doesn't even try which means usually barely acknowledging things that might be interesting because they aren't important to know but in a new world where not everything is what it seems and people are more than just human, it's probably good to familiarize himself with some of the variety here-- )

What are you?

(Don't ever let anyone tell you Hizen is polite.)

Edited 2022-03-16 00:20 (UTC)

[ The laughter is more of a hiss between sharp fangs. So blunt! So bold! Chijoku can get behind that really. He wouldn't like Majima the way he does if he couldn't. Oh he's assuredly a little cruel and a little mean to his host from time to time, but ultimately... He's content enough to survive together and help his tormented little human find the better things in life again. ]

Such an accusation.

[ He sits behind the cigarette, smoldering and smiling. ]

(Perpetually unamused, forever tired, and just waiting for his answer

(or lack of)

No? Nothing? Then he's just going to try and slip away from him now.)

[ The snake spreads its hands in a big theatrical shrug ambling forward with cigarette smoke trailing behind him. ]

I need a drink. And something to eat!

[ An excited note. He's going to make Majima so fucking sick. ]

(Hizen Tadahiro... government assigned babysitter and snakesitter I guess.)

You haven't had enough?

(Like, he's really sure? Bro was just on the floor a moment ago, hello?)

... You're gonna get sick at this rate, ya know.

(A word of warning.)

Not me.

[ So he doesn't really care too much at the moment. ]

Come along, the night is young.

[ He starts rifling around in Majima's pockets for whatever money he has. He gives a cheerful little ah-hah when he finds it. ]

We're buying.

...

(He looks at the money and then at not-Majima.)

Who's buying exactly?

(He never got a hecking explanation. And (lowkey) maybe... he'll want to know who he needs to check on later at this rate.)

Majima.

[ Even while declining to admit what he is, he's not avoiding that he's not the man he's puppeteering around. Majima had specifically asked the snake not to do this, he wants to save money for an apartment. But a snake's gotta have some fun. ]

Food too.

(It's not like Hizen knows the difference!)

You're gonna blow everything at this rate. (All of his pay?) Save enough to eat at least.

(Like, for the month.)

[ The snake just ambles into a packed, lively bar. He calls over his shoulder, ]

There is always more money.

[ Majima will just have to work for it. ]

Sake, master!

[ Chijoku claps his hands in prayer to the sake gods. ]

March 2022 IC Mingle

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