jigokucho | [LOCKED TO DEPARTMENT OF ENMA] Voice; UN: jsarchivist

[The voice that speaks is English, posh, and sounds utterly exhausted and done with everything at the moment. Still a pleasant voice to listen to though. Could read a phone book and make it sound nice.]

I have, against all better judgment, been tasked with welcoming the new members to the Department of Enma.

Welcome. [It sounds less like an actual welcome and more "this is scripted and I am required to say the word 'welcome' somewhere in this."] This faction is for city departments with most of you being funneled directly into the law enforcement branch whether you like it or not. There is, unfortunately, no direct way to transfer out of this department until you have been part of the system for several weeks and even then it is not a guarantee. And that alone is a frustrating process. However, there are other departments within this building that you can find work in, such as the legal department if that is more your particular specialty.

The department is given the great burden of trying to keep order in the City amongst the other factions. It's a futile effort given the amount of problems that arise, but nonetheless you will be expected to assist in times of need. If you find the Department does not pay enough for your living expenses, I've been told you are welcome to get a second job. There is also provided assigned living quarters that are borderline adequate that you are still paying for yourself.

My name is Jonathan Sims. I work in the records and archives department. I will not answer your questions, however, superior officer Lieutenant Julieta Juris will be more than happy to answer any questions anyone has. She is experienced and has been here for some time now. I can provide directions and her office hours if new recruits need.

[Is he throwing Julieta under the bus?

Maybe so. Maybe next time don't voluntell him to do this after you argue with him over whether or not being dead is an “excuse” to “give up” working in a department he hates from the outset and just accept his transfer request the first time.]

We are currently investigating a kidnapping that happened at the most recent festival. We have some leads as to the whereabouts, but are still looking into some details.

I suppose that's everything. Good luck. Again, I will not answer your questions, but please feel free to direct all inquiries to Superior Officer Lieutenant Julieta Juris.

[ooc; Open to all Enma folks, threadjack, go wild!]

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Is that what you tell yourselves?

And is that so. Have we started investigations there?

Well I've been here a while and think I've gotten to know most of the lost souls in the department, and I believe we're all trying out best.

I don't think Mr Enma has given us permission to go out there to start searching, but I also don't want to so I could be wrong!!

"Mr. Enma"?

Yeah. You know, our boss?

[It's how the auto-translate is handling "Enma-san."]

I suppose that's a way to refer to your leader...one would think he would have a title...

Well He's the king of hell in my world but I don't think Mr Enma is a king, so I figure I'll just call him that until he says otherwise.

You've spoken to him?

Technically? When he gave me my dog and hole powers I spoke to him briefly. Usually when we get orders it's from Captain Shiki.

Your what.

Oh, sometimes when you do good work Mr Enma gives you powers? I think some people get powers they already had back, but I'm just a normal human so he gave me dog senses and the ability to make holes in things. That's why I have dog ears and a tail now!

I. Alright. That's. A combination of powers.

I mean, dogs dig holes, so doesn't it sort of make sense?

Maybe. Its still strange.

Well plus I have my hole too. So I figure it's also because of that.

That hole, that hole...

Where did you get it?

Does it really matter where I got it? I'm just glad to have it now.

Why does it make you glad? Its an injury.

Oh, because it helps me think!

Wouldn't it do the opposite...? You're a strange one.

Haha, you'd think! But when the wind flows through my hole it makes things a lot clearer! That's why I'm grateful for it.

....Sure.

Have you had it for long?

Well, I've had it for three years. I don't know if you'd call that long.

That isn't long, no.

You're...intriguing. I'll give you that much.

Thanks! I accept your offer to be friends, professor!

[You can practically hear his tail wagging.]

We're....not friends.

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