jigokucho | [locked to sutoku alliance] video, un: levirage

Hello, everyone!

[on the screen is a polite-looking person with messy green hair and purple eyes. they give a wave and smile with their whole face from behind their white-rimmed glasses.]

My name is Leviathan Astrape—Levi, if you'd all like—and let me be the first to welcome you to the Sutoku Alliance! What we do here is a little more up in the air than other factions, but I think that just gives us the freedom to be who we are. If you're not sure what to do next, just keep your ear to the ground and get to know as many people as possible! It really can't hurt in the long term, and it's always better to know more than to know less.

[they don't sound stiff as they're saying it, like they have some practice with public presentations like this, but anyone watching the tracking of their eyes could probably tell that they're reading off cue cards.]

And on that note, we have a few names to know. They'll spend some time introducing themselves, I'm sure, but please keep an eye out for Artemy, Kim, Xingqiu, Yuri, Ydris, Marie, and Cloud. [a pleasant smile as they get to the end of the list.] Please also look out for Emily Dyer, especially if you need any kind of medical assistance or you're interested in helping out there. And our lieutenants within the alliance are Matoba Seiji and, of course, the death-defying Sakamoto Ryouma.

[they gesture in front of them with an open palm towards the person behind the camera.]

You're coming in during exciting times, everyone. We just had a bit of a shake-up at the Tanabata festival. The daughter of an important financial magnate has been kidnapped by an enemy of Toraguma, and though we haven't heard any orders from the Daitengu quite yet, I think we all know how things like this play out.

[and bringing both their hands in front of them, at waist level, they smile and give a polite little bow.]

So please, take this time to get to know your fellow alliance members. [they look towards the camera, then glance at their lapel, where they have a pin with the kanji for sutoku. they laugh like they knew they were forgetting something, and look back up towards everyone else.] And don't forget to pick up your official faction pin from most places within our area if you're interested.

[they wave goodbye, then stand there for a couple seconds. without the feed cutting, they walk forward towards the camera and start talking much more casually.]

Was that okay? Getting those names right was harder than I expected, and I even cut out a lot of the last names. I don't know how you did it the first time.

Hehe, y' know, I wondered about that "death defyin'" part on paper, but hearin' ya say it like that makes it sound pretty heroic! And honestly, I'm pretty sure ya did way better with those names, now that I'm thinkin' about it...

[ anyone who isn't new here will recognise the voice that responds to them from behind the camera, especially with that accent. ryouma is pretty sure he botched a couple names last time, mostly for that same reason. he might be able to fake it and cover it when he's speaking his own language, but when it comes to foreign-sounding words all bets are off. ]

So that was perfect! I think ya gotta real knack for this sorta thing!

[ which... hmmm, take that with a grain of salt because this man long predated show business, but still!! judging by his tone, ryouma is very pleased since all his coaching and cheerleading and cue card holding paid off, in his opinion! sure the rest of the faction will agree... right? ]

((this is a mingle post! feel free to threadjack and get to know everyone within the faction. and thank you again to min for contributing ryouma here!))

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[ hey, that's some good news at least. well, the part where he's in a good position. the part where people don't know much about the kidnapping, however, is not great. still... ]

That's good to hear. But are we supposed to just... sit tight until we hear something? Is there anything we can do until then?

[ he's so... restless, when he wants to help. it's clear in his expression that he just wants to run out and do something. ]

The Sutoku Alliance is the faction of information, is it not?

[There's a twinkle in Mikotoba's eye as he grins at Peter. It's almost...mischievous?]

Gathering information doesn't necessitate standing still, lad. You'll simply have to get creative.

[ peter usually just kind of... falls into information, actually. he doesn't have many special ways to look for info, and being spider-man is honestly one of his best bets here, but it's unfortunately off the table for now. hmmmm. ]

Right, yeah... You're right. [ a pause, scratching his neck for a moment. ] So, wait, do you have any tips then? I could kinda use 'em...

[Peter's so... endearing... you have to appreciate a young man ready to learn and eager to listen!! Mikotoba nods, though, taps his chin thoughtfully, and continues. He's hardly a great detective, but he knows the methods that go into it.]

Investigate any places and interview any persons of interest thoroughly, and do not simply see them for what they are on the surface: you must truly observe every possible clue you come across. One can deduce an incredible amount of information from the most minute of clues, even ones that do not seem relevant. You cannot make bricks without clay, you see... you need everything you can get when, at the moment, we have so little.

And, of course, keep an open mind. Even the most improbable of explanations may still, in the end, be possible.

But I'm merely an academic, and a physician, not a detective: you'll have to ask someone else for advice on the practicals, rather than such theoreticals as I've given you here.

I hope that helps, even in some small way.

[ whoa okay so he knew this guy looked kinda super smart or something and he totally just proved it... peter watches him explain like he's in school, nodding slightly at bits of information to show he's Getting It. he didn't expect such a... detailed response? but he's not unhappy about that. ]

Whoa... Thanks, sir. That really helps me get an idea of what I'm supposed to be doing here. Pay attention to everything, leave no stone unturned, right? [ basically?? ] Kinda sounds like something from a crime drama. But I guess that's why they always do that in the first place.

[ if it works in real life, of course it'd work in fiction. ]

[Mikotoba's been a professor for some years now, that's just His Deal. As for the investigative work, well...]

Hah! From time to time, those stories can be based in a bit of fact, you know!

Just try your best and reach out to your clanmates if you're in need of help. If you're asking these questions already, I'm certain that you'll do just fine.

[ he crosses his arms as best he can when he's also holding his camera up with one hand. ]

Yeah! Yeah, I can do that. Seriously, sir, thanks for all the advice. You, uh... mind if I come to you if I need help with anything? Oh — or if I find something that might be important! Maybe you can tell me whether it's... you know, actually important.

[ he can be a little excitable, though his instincts can often be spot-on. unfortunately, he's missing a huge chunk of his instincts right now thanks to the wohle power debuff... ]

Of course, Mr. Parker. Though I'm working as a practitioner in Jigoku-cho, I'm a professor of medicine at home-- it would be remiss of me not to teach where I can, hm? Even if it isn't my area of expertise.

[He's lying. Unraveling mysteries and sticking his nose into trouble are 100% his area of expertise, second only to his actual job. If his partner had all the resources of the Sutoku clan, too, Mikotoba's positive the two of them could've solved this kidnapping by now-- shame Tenkohime snapped up Sholmes before the Daitengu could...]

You're more than welcome to reach me by telephone, or to stop by the clinic. I am always happy to help.

[ it sure as hell feels like an area of expertise for him — unless he's just a huge movie buff like peter is, except more in the realm of crime and mysteries. regardless, he's a cool and helpful guy and peter's glad to have gotten the chance to meet him. ]

Yeah, for sure! I'll let you know if I need to tell you anything. Or if I need a doctor, I guess. [ considering he's practicing medicine and stuff. ] Which, I mean, I hope I won't. But... yeah.

[Yup. No games afoot or anything, Peter... just a normal Strand Randst Magazine fan. That's totally it.]

Yes, do be careful. It's a dangerous town.

[If Mikotoba can't keep them from showing up period, the least he can do for the Youth™️ is help look out for them where he can. Peter, who is most certainly just a normal teen, is no exception.]

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