text; un: ENMA

[jigokumods]

The Department of the Enma

Memorandum

To: All Lost Souls representative of the Department of the Enma
From: The Desk of the Enma
Subject: "Tanabata"


It has come to our understanding that an invitation to attend the grand opening of Sai no Kawara, a joint venture of the Shuten and Tamamo clans.

Our investigation into illicit "Stardust" trade has made it imperative that we accept this invitation, and attend as keepers of Order and to assure that all dealings are "above level".

[ Did he just make an underground pun? ]

Representatives of the Department of the Enma will be allowed participation in Tanabata festivities including, but not limited to; wish-making, consumption of alcoholic beverages, moderated gambling, sessions with hosts and other service workers, and dancing.

Considering the situation we found ourselves earlier in the summer, it has been advised that relaxation and diversion may be necessary to assure a functional work force. Therefore it should be considered part of your work to attend this "grand opening", both as a keeper of Order and as a matter of personal activity.

That is all.

-The Desk of the Enma


[[ooc; the Enma, as usual, will not be responding to any comments, but players are encouraged to interact among themselves below! Captain Shiki may respond, as well. ]]

Comments

text; un: YAMASHIKI

[jigokumods]

[ ... Oh lord. ]

Officer Fukuda.

It's a strong possibility that person was being figurative.

-> Private

[holeful]

[Oh. He respects Shiki so he will actually cease silly time for her.]
I know what they meant, Captain. My question stands. Does Enma-san think that participating in the same activities as everyone else is really enough to counter this strong negative image?

[jigokumods]

[ Oh thank goodness. She lets out her breath. ]

I won't pretend to fully understand the scope of Lord Enma's strategies, but I can't see it hurting.

Plus someone needs to keep an eye on things down there, considering who all is hosting this.

[holeful]

I'm sure it won't hurt, but is "neutral" the best we can do? I'm not saying we shouldn't go. I'm just asking if Enma-san plans on continuing to act as if it's business as usual when we're clearly in a crisis of confidence.

I understand not telling the public anything about an ongoing investigation, but shouldn't he have an update for his own officers about the Haniyasu situation?

[jigokumods]

Well, do you have any specific questions about that investigation?

There isn't much in the way of leads right now, but I can at least try to fill you in if you're wondering.

[holeful]

Well, it's hard to ask questions when we basically have the name and nothing else... But I guess

1. Do we know if/when they might attack again?
2. Do we know what their motives might be?
3. What is currently being done to try and apprehend them or mitigate further damage?

[jigokumods]

1) We haven't seen any unusual activity to suggest they're preparing another attack. They likely don't have the energy to do so, after that "heart" was struck with Hihi'irokane.

2) We can only speculate at this time. Lord Enma was unable to recall most of their conversation. He may not seem like it, but he's still recovering from what happened to him, still.

3) Unfortunately, there's not much we can do within the city itself. But preparing for any investigations outside of the city will require a lot of preparation and resources and, well. Time. Going into the Wasteland, particularly the territory of an angry primordial god, is an undertaking that must be handled with the utmost care and precaution.

[holeful]

1. That's good!

2. I feel like people might be more lenient if they knew he was still recovering. Just a thought.

3. So the wasteland is where we assume Haniyasu is currently? And you're confirming he's some sort of god?

[jigokumods]

Look, I get it, but Lord Enma probably feels if he admits there are any weaknesses, that's when the other three factions will take advantage of him. Agree or not, that's the sort of person he is. He feels like he has to look strong; always.

As for whether or not the Haniyasu is a god, we're operating on that assumption based on both the history of that name and the scale of power they were able to command.

[holeful]

I suppose that's true. But I mean, he's capable of sending messages out to just those of us who work for him, isn't he? If we know he needs help, we can make it even easier for him to keep up a strong front for everyone else.

Is Enma-san a god? Or would Haniyasu be the only god we're dealing with here.

[jigokumods]

Lord Enma isn't a god. He's closer to a bodhisattva, but he's not really that, either. He is someone imbued with power and purpose by the authorities of Heaven.

[holeful]

I see! All the more reason he should rely on us more!! We're here to help, after all. For his sake and yours too, Captain.

[jigokumods]

I know you mean well, Fukuda, but this is probably not a battle you should expect to win.

[holeful]

[Sigh!!!]

Well if the situation gets out of the Enma's hands again, I just want it on record that I pointed out ways it could have been avoided.