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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[Never forget!]

I'm right here.

[Heizou sends his current location - the street, which building he's outside of, and a photograph of said building for easier locating.]

I'll just wait, shall I?

[ It's a good thing that Heizou didn't need prompting in swiftly sending over his location after that first text otherwise Xingqiu would have left him alone to figure that part out. Some people are strange, and not too quick on the uptake. He'll soon figure out just what kind of person he is dealing with, for now, Xingqiu slips some shoes on before heading out.

Right, maybe he should tell the guy he'll be seeing him soon. The question is there. He lets it sit a moment. Okay. ]

That'll do. It shouldn't be long before I arrived. Give me a minute. Or two.

Actually how about ten, that would be more accurate.

[Heizou may not go out of his way to make himself useful to people but he can at least do things to expedite matters when they directly pertain to him. It wouldn't do to have Xingqiu clueless as to where to find him!]

Ten minutes it is. I'll be here.

[ It certainly wouldn't have facilitated locating Heizou, but some people find that sort of thing amusing.

Xingqiu himself could fall into that category depending on the cleverness of the setup, of course. For now, he is under the impression he got the right information and he will arrive at the agreed spot in what amounts to less than ten minutes. Unlike certain people that haven't made any changes to their wardrobe, Xingqiu has long ago left his original outfit. But that doesn't mean he has become partial to wearing pants. It's nice and comfortable wear. All stylish enough.

Upon his arrival, he immediately approaches Heizou knowing what the other looked like. Thankfully, at least one of them opted to communicate through video. ]

Good evening, Heizou. We communicated previously about meeting here. I am Xingqiu.

Indeed we did! Good to meet you.

[Heizou hasn't made too many changes to his clothing just yet, mostly because he hasn't had the time, but he's managed to switch out his knee-length hakama pants for longer ones and is wearing his haori instead of having it tied around his waist. It does have the effect of muting his initial impression as far as appearance goes, but that's fine by him at the moment.

He hops to his feet with a confident smile and gives a neat bow to the other young man.]

I hope you didn't allow me to pull you away from anything too engaging.

It's a pleasure.

[ The neat and prompt bow, causes Xingqiu to reciprocate in turn although he is far more formal than necessary, it's completely reflexive. After that, he clears his throat, although if embarrassed it doesn't show on his face as an amiable smile settles in. He is here to welcome Heizou after all, along with rendering him his assistance. ]

Worry not, it will be waiting for me upon my return.

Shall we then? Oh. That does remind me, since it seems you plan to make a purchase, correct, then you must know about the currency here?

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