March 2022 IC Mingle

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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

[no_kyouken]

That's Joku...

Chijoku, a pleasure.

[ The name means 'Disgrace'. It's less an aspersion to his character and more commentary on the power that disgrace has. It's a name of importance and authority in this way. ]

Kinda odd how they got 'em all divided up like they do. Normal yakuza family'd have all kinds mixed together. Enforcers an' money guys an' schemin' types.

[ His cigarette droops from his mouth for a moment while he scratches the back of his neck uncertainly. ]

Every oyaji knows ya need a full deck if yer gonna move up in th'world.

[demonrebel]

[He lets out a slight laugh once the snake introduces itself. This isn’t the first time he met a demon with manners but he honestly didn’t expect Chijoku to join in the conversation. The devil hidden away within him is mostly silent minus the faint whispers Dante can only hear. His devil is sound asleep at the moment. It’s almost like the monster within him is dormant for the time being. It’s an oddly worrying feeling, one that Dante is trying his best to ignore.]

It is a little odd, isn’t it?

[Dante questions as he glances around the room curiously. There’s more Oni than anything but there are all sorts of yokai in the Shuten Clan, most of which look like your average bruisers.]

If this clan only handles the muscle, then who handles our finances?

[That’s a good question since Dante doubts half of these idiots know how to crunch numbers.]

Geez, I knew this was already a shitshow but now it’s starting to look like a full Broadway performance.

[He grumbles while looking for something to snack on. Dante likes pocky well enough but he just wants some crisps.]

[no_kyouken]

[ He gives a wavering little smile at the colorful description. ]

...Used t'run a cabaret club, guess if they really make me I can help with th'cash.

[ He's not entirely sure he wants to do that. He's not keen on ladder climbing in this position, but he's also not great at just sitting back and letting things go to shit. ]

Probably a couple more like me, got some extra talents lyin' around.

[ Which he gives a humorous look towards Dante, ]

Whatcha got? Anythin' other then demon kickin'?

[ Well, if nothing else Majima is loosening up a little. The drink is probably helping. ]

[demonrebel]

[When all else fails, alcohol helps. That’s been Dante’s motto for the last ten or something years and so far, he has no complaints.]

Well, I can’t say I ever ran a cabaret club before.

[He admits with a faint chuckle. Though, he honestly wouldn’t be opposed to doing something like that. It sounds like fun to him.]

I was a mercenary before I became a devil hunter but for long while, I worked as a private investigator. If you needed intel on anyone, I was your man.

[While everyone knows Dante for his over-the-top and larger-than-life personality, he’s actually pretty damn smart for someone who barely finished high school. He’s a rather decent researcher despite his very avant-garde methods.]

I’m sure the yakuza has an opening for a guy like me.

[no_kyouken]

Sounds like it, sometimes ex-yakuza get into th'investigation work. Got th'shady connects an' the clout to go where they gotta.

[ He finishes his drink and snags one recklessly out of a passerby's hand with a sneering little smile when they object. Being the nasty snake man has its benefits. ]

So, when do I get t'fight ya?

[ A more cheerful smile. ]

[demonrebel]

Good to know I would fit right in~

[Judging from his sarcastic tone, Dante feels a certain kind of way about fitting in. He's a devil hunter after all, not your common thug. If the situation was in his favor, he wouldn't even be here. Dante prides himself in not being one of the "bad guys" but he has done some questionable things in his life, especially during his mercenary days.]

Eh, you wanna fight?

[He gives Majima a long stare, his gaze focusing on those peculiar white scales. He seen all sorts of demons in the past but nothing quite like Majima or his scaly friend. They look less like demons and more like a mythical creatures.]

If you're in for a brawl, then I'm your man!

[He states with a cheeky little grin.]

Just tell me when and where.

we don't actually have to write that fight laughs

[no_kyouken]

[ He throws back that second drink, ]

How 'bout now.