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[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

[faceturnrevolution]

The only problem I foresee is being distracted by all the beautiful courtesans.

Since I'll be on mirror duty, I'll have to trust you to tell me which ones are beautiful so I can be sure to fortify myself with extra moral fiber when dealing with them.

[threateningly]

We will make quite the team.

I'll be sure to not encourage them, as I hate to make you waste energy on resisting their charms when you should be having Department-mandated fun.

[faceturnrevolution]

Dancing, drinking, gambling. Even making wishes.

I can see this is going to be quite a department mandated evening.

[threateningly]

I'm familiar with the traditions from my home, so at least I'll be able to play along.

If you need any help with your department-mandated celebration, feel free to ask.

[faceturnrevolution]

Is this "Tanabata" event one that you are familiar with?

[threateningly]

I'm familiar with the customs. It's celebrated around this time every year, at home. This sounds at least somewhat similar in substance, particularly when it comes to there being a festival and one writing wishes and tying them to bamboo.

[faceturnrevolution]

Ah.

[A small sore spot. Jaika can’t really read or write anymore.]

I’m not really the type to put my wishes out for everyone to see. I’ll just go to the party.

[threateningly]

I think that's perfectly acceptable. The wishes would ultimately be more of a superstition or tradition, so I wouldn't imagine anyone who isn't Japanese would necessarily care.

[faceturnrevolution]

Is “Japanese” what you call a human who drank demon blood?

[threateningly]

No. I'm from a country called Japan, and this underworld seems largely influenced by our culture and traditions.