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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Interesting ... though I wouldn't put much stock in such things. Whatever my station in life before, it certainly doesn't matter here now.

[ he smiles at her kindly. ]

I feel the same way, however. It is a strange world.

If you wish to be less lonely, I can be your friend. My name is Dimitri.

I'm not lonely.

[ She says, lonelily. Or rather bashfully, underneath a stern frown. She closes her eyes to push down her ego, clearing her throat and returning Dimitri's kind manners ]

You can call me Shizuka, Dimitri. Well met. You have the honor of being the first person I've acquainted with in this world.

Oh no. Of course not.

[ of course she's not lonely. why he'd never -

he'd bow if they weren't dancing during the introductions. as it stands, dimitri just looks happy at her. ]

I'm glad to receive such praise. One has to start somewhere, and making friends during a dance is good enough of a start. It could be worse.

Define worse.

[ Shizuka assumes he has experience with awkward if not awful first meetings based on what he said. She quirks a brow, keeping up with his pace without thought. But she shakes her head, ]

No, never mind. Don't answer that.

[ It's not the kind of conversation she'd want to have. But instead, she wants to think of something to talk about to help fill the air ]

...I'm sorry. I'm not good at conversation. You can ask me whatever you like, I suppose.

March 2022 IC Mingle

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