March 2022 IC Mingle

[jigokumods]

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

[everblooms]

[ Ah! A lightbulb goes off over her head. ]

Speaking of expensive processes, would those kind of prices be what people should expect for your services?

[ Doctors are an expense now many people can afford, you see. ]

[apathie]

[he primarily wants goods or favors-- a response he doesn't want to give because it's just going to open up more questions that will be... awkward, to respond to. especially when he will ask for crimes to be done on his behalf. so he shakes his head, and rests an elbow on the table, chin propped up on his palm.]

Just money, but much cheaper than the doctors in their large, fancy structures, to be sure.

I cant actually say how much compared to the... licensing process, whatever it is in this world, because I don't actually know.

[everblooms]

Depends on the person, then. Do I have that right?

[ She only uses this turn of phrase because, truthfully, Aerith employs this method of pricing from time to time. A rich jerk from the top side might see a heftier price than a friend, you see. ]

But, really... I wouldn't be surprised if the majority of "doctors" here use alternative methods, anyway.

[ She points with her chin to the party. They were both thinking it, she imagines. ]

[apathie]

No, it doesn't depend on the person. [it would be better for his wallet if he charged rich bastards more, but eventually that would turn into a fight, the patient yelling extortion.

besides, he's already annoyed that she keeps assuming things here and there as if she already knows him, when they end up wrong.]

It depends on the procedure. If it takes more effort and resources, then it costs more.

[everblooms]

I guess that makes sense.

[ You should make it free for people who need it but can't afford it, in her mind. Aerith, however, is perhaps a bit of a bleeding heart in comparison. ]

You getting mad?

[ Just wondering. ]

[apathie]

I have to wonder where all your questions are leading to. [nehan fixes her with a look, finally.]

It's clear, after all, that you're inclined not to like me.

[clearly, if someone keeps asking things like this, they have an agenda. and an agenda nehan doesn't know is one that will be dangerous to him.]

[everblooms]

[ oops. That obvious? ]

That's how you get to know someone, though. C'mon, ask me a question.

[apathie]

No. [he's just adjusting his coat so he can make a quick getaway soon.]

I don't think you were attempting to get to know me-- I think you were looking for a concrete reason to dislike me.

[and his expression is vaguely scornful. really, she wasn't even trying to be subtle.]

[everblooms]

[ A lightbulb goes off over head, as she considers all her questions... Aerith thinks to herself, silently, that either this guy has been through a lot or has something to hide. He was, by her definition, so quick to get offended... honestly, it'd be cute if she knew him better. ]

Dislike? [ She says it like she's considering it for the first time. ] But I don't even know you. [ Admittedly— there is a negative association. ] Actually, I think I'll let you have the corner. You probably need it more than me right now.

[ Even as she says it, she knows it might not be the nicest thing to say. All the same, she stands, taking her water with her. ] Take a break, okay?