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February 2022 Test Drive
MAIN NAVIGATION
1. ENTRY
It feels like a dream as you wake up in what appears to be a government office. It is remarkably mundane: white walls, small screens with the number that is being served and at what desk, chairs along the perimeter of the room, and pleasant music playing from unseen speakers. There's nothing out of the ordinary, right?
Then you take a look at the inhabitants in the office: Lost Souls and youkai alike make up the ranks of a never-ending line in front of a desk manned by an akaname in a suit. However, another youkai, a hyakume, is your first contact in this world. You're instructed to take a number and stand in the queue. Take a seat if you want– but you're reminded to be quick when your number is called or you'll be passed by.
Congratulations: you're in Hell.
If you're lucky, you're in line behind a fellow Lost Soul. If you're less lucky, you're stuck behind any number of youkai that may be disturbing to look at or ones that may actively try to harm you. The ones with long arms may even try to steal your ticket from further back in the line.
Make small talk, try not to freak out, and keep your ticket safe (or maybe try to steal a better one) as you make your way up in the line.
2. THE CITY
Once you've been processed through the line, you're given your assignment to one of the four possible clans with directions to their respective clan offices. The city itself looks remarkably similar to a modern Japanese city, complete with narrow alleyways connecting wider streets. Glaring neon signs advertising various businesses compete for your attention, even the most mundane businesses.
Once you tear your attention away from the myriad distractions, your task is to find your way to the office. The akaname didn't exactly give you clear directions, just a piece of paper with an address printed on it. You’re on your own to find your way there.Ask your fellow Lost Souls for directions or stubbornly find your way to the office all on your own. No matter how you get there, once you've made your way to the office you're given your lodgings (for rookies, it’s always the cheapest inn or apartment block in the area) and told to go out and get a feel for the city.
- Those assigned to the Shuten Clan are directed to the gambling district.
- The Tamamo Clan members are directed to the red light district.
- New members of the Sutoku Alliance are pointed to the entertainment district.
- Those assigned to The Department of the Enma are sent to the administrative district.
3. STREET FIGHT - SHUTEN TERRITORY
Scuffles break out all the time in Jigokucho, especially in the district dominated by the Shuten Clan. Whether it's a rival clan posturing over someone being on the wrong turf, shakedowns of all sorts, or just someone with a chip on their shoulder picking a fight: it always draws a crowd of onlookers.
No matter what street you're going down or what you're on your way to do, there always seems to be a fight to block the way. Take a look, take bets, or maybe you're the one caught in the brawl. Maybe someone decided they didn't like the way you looked at them or maybe they're trying to catch you in a petty scam. You may also feel the need to step in when fights are looking particularly one-sided.
Get used to this happening.
4. STICKY PAWS - SUTOKU TERRITORY
One of the more adorable features in the city is a cat cafe. Located within Sutoku territory, it always draws a steady crowd. If you're lured in by the adorable cats in the window, you're welcomed into a pleasant, cat-friendly environment with cats of every shape, color, and size lounging on various surfaces while being doted on by patrons. Of course not everything is as it seems: these are no ordinary cats. They're bakeneko in disguise and this cafe is a clever way to spirit away a few more coins for the Sutoku Alliance's coffers.
You may notice your wallet is a few (thousand) bills lighter at some point during your visit or your wallet may be missing entirely. Maybe it was one of your fellow patrons helping themselves while you were playing with a cat or maybe it was one of the cats. Who's to say? You quickly realize this place is not on the up and up; you have to do something about it.
Chase down one of the cats, confront your fellow patrons, or maybe try to shake down the owner for information. The latter won't get you very far, but maybe it'll make you feel better about losing your cash to a cute scam.
5. HELP WANTED - TAMAMO TERRITORY
CW: potentially NSFW, optional aphro
If you find yourself in the red light district, you might find yourself pulled into something else entirely. A scout in front of one of the numerous clubs drags you in off the street, assuming you're from the Tamamo Clan. It doesn't matter if you are or not, the scout is not listening to your protests. They say something about staffing shortages as you're shoved into the employee area of the club. The club manager then pushes some clothes at you and tells you to get out onto the floor once you're dressed. It might be a host club, it might be a bikini or banana bar, or maybe something even more salacious – whatever it is, you're working there for the night.
There are also barkers aggressively recruiting clients for these clubs, promising a good time for anyone who wants it. Whether it be the company of a pretty host or hostess, the lurid appeal of a strip show, or perhaps even other pleasures of the flesh: there's plenty to tempt even the most resistant.
Work at a club for the night or partake in the pleasures. Drinks flow like water, some with a little something extra to help things along. Everything is transactional here. As you have the money, you're bound to find something that tickles your fancy.
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he glances at his number, then at his own: 12,666. yep, they're switching, he'll do just that-- )
Ahh, so you're one of those types... Meditation and yoga and stuff. ( i'm sorry? ) You look too young and fluffy-headed to be a monk.
( ritsu, imagining bald old men )
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[ Which is different, but they do have some commonalities. The grand fluffiness of his downy blue hair aside, which he rubs without thought while adding— ]
And, I’m seventeen.
[ He takes his new ticket without complaint, slipping it into his pocket. It’s well worth the trade now that he can do anything. No takebacksies now that you know what he does for a living!
Satisfied, he takes out a small travel journal from one of his larger pockets, as well as a slim pencil. ]
We should sit. Drawing your likeness may take some time. How about that bench?
[ Over yonder! ]
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Aw, you're the same age as Nacchan... That's cute. ( which means ritsu's a year older, thank goodness, seniority granted. he slips the ticket into his pocket too and glances to the bench, tilting his head towards it with a nod. ) And yeah, sure. I'm tired of standin' anyway~... Wish they had some comfier seats, though. A nap'd be nice.
( ...
this is hell, though, so he doesn't expect comfort. anyway, to the bench over yonder... ritsu'll stretch out on it, though he'll be a little considerate and give his new artist-exorcist buddy some room to sit if he wants too. )
What other monsters y'got so far?
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You're my first. [ all the others were before coming here, and since he could never see them, he'd just made up random pictures to put in the tomes ... best guesses, okay!! ] But I hope to fill this entire book.
[ It's been the silver lining to coming here. One he's been trying to focus on for the sake of keeping grounded, because it would be too easy to begin to spiral if he allows his thoughts to stray. Discipline. Even when his path has become ... extremely strange. ]
Now, please tell me about yourself. Your name and your general constitution would be a great place to start. Your diet, too ... and where you typically might haunt. Things you like and dislike as well.
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Mmm... Ritsu, and pretty okay. I've been gettin' better recently, but if the sun's too strong I still feel sick. There's nothing I can do about that though... Umbrellas are helpful, but it's kinda silly to carry one when it's not raining, right? ( dear hell: please don't be TOO too sunny. thank you. ) Let's see... For diet... Normal human food, but nothing too heavy. My appetite's not that big. Ahh, and I like drinking blood, too.
( ... )
I'm not gonna tell you where I like hangin' out, 'cause I pick those places because people don't go to 'em. ( good enough of an answer, maybe? ritsu's counting it. ) And... I like sweet things, Maakun, and playing piano, and I don't like the thing that says it's my older brother, working hard, or summer. S'not an exhaustive list of either, but three's a good number.
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You know. If he ever gets to see them again. But we're not going to think about that too much—focus on work, focus on work, focus on work. ]
No, I don't think it's silly. It's difficult for me go out on sunny days too, so I usually carry a parasol when I have to ... I'm hoping that if there's a sun here, it won't be too strong. [ for places he lines to hang out, Chongyun pauses before nothing probably tombs and coffins? must investigate further before moving along, ] ... and it seems like we have a bit in common. I also like sweet things.
[ Not blood, tho. He don't drink that. ]
Do you usually sleep during the day?
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( but if he could sleep during the day... he sure would. he likes napping though, sometimes that's good enough.
but, hmm. they do have a bit in common... ritsu grins a little, resting his cheek in his palm, leaning on the bench's arm. )
...You wanna become a vampire? You've already got a lot in common with us anyway, you miiight as well go the whole mile, don't you think...?
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[ Such an earnest response... but the fact that they do seem to have quite a bit in common isn't lost on him. It's unavoidable, he supposes, considering how he has to balance his excessive yang energy with yin manually ... "heaty" things are simply a no-go. ]
I intend to overcome my constitution one day. [ a beat, then, ] Is that one of your abilities? Turning people?
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( ...probably? probably. )
Mmm... What are other vampire traits... I can't turn into a wolf, or scale walls like a lizard, or anythin' like that... ( hmmm......... ) I can cross running water, but it feels kinda bad.
( the same way you feel kind of bad when you break a mirror. ritsu wouldn't say he's superstitious, but... well, anyway. )
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[ He happily takes his notes down, satisfied with the range of information for now, before returning to his sketch. He's being very careful and detailed with this one because it's the first he hasn't had to completely make up...! ]
What do you think you'll do? After leaving this building.
[ When they're just. Let loose into Hell, he supposes? ]
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( and find some hiding places... make some friends... )
...I should find a place to stay too, I guess. You?
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[ Maybe not so much the skulking but, trying to find the people he knows in this place ... is not a bad idea. Though he doesn't particularly want to find them here; it's better if they're safe, back home. Alive? Frankly, whether or not they're actually dead is still pretty unclear. Needs verification.
He turns the book, showing his sketch off. ]
What do you think?
[ It's a pretty good likeness of a sleepy boy ... maybe not the most helpful reference for people looking up details on spooky vampires, but hey. ]
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Nice job, nice job...♪ Have you ever thought about bein' an artist instead of an exorcist? You'd probably get paid pretty well.
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[ It is the family business, after all. Still, he looks quite pleased with the compliment; satisfied with his notes for now, he closes the travel journal and tucks it back into his pocket for safekeeping.
One down, a whole bunch more to go! ]
Next time we meet, I hope to have a lot more filled in.
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Ooh, you wanna see me again? ( ... he's teasing, it's inevitable they'll see each other by virtue of "you see someone once and now you feel like you're seeing them everywhere". ) Best of luck, uh...
( ..... )
What's your name?
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That's not what I ... [ meant... it just feels natural now that they've already met, right? fate, or some such. ] ... anyway, my name is Chongyun.
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'kay. Nice to meetcha and all, Chokkun.
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Chong... yun. [ maybe he just isn't sure how to pronounce it...?? so he says it slowly, just in case. either way... he then bows a little, as much as he can without looking stupid while sitting, ] The pleasure is mine.