fibrillate: (someone who looks a lot like you)
Hope Carassia ([personal profile] fibrillate) wrote in [community profile] jigokucho2022-09-11 10:04 am

[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!))
shikanoinheizou: (074)

video; un: heizou

[personal profile] shikanoinheizou 2022-09-11 02:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Heizou is still getting used to this technology, but even he is pretty sure that this 'broadcast' should have ended when Levi waved goodbye. Ah well... it does lend a certain relatable humanity to the introduction that could have been missing otherwise.

And of all those names, he does recognise one. Sakamoto Ryouma.
]

Hey, thanks for the welcome. [The lively, cheerful voice of the young detective belies his current wariness of the situation he's in. He's good at taking things as they come, at least.] I'm Shikanoin Heizou. If you're interested in a third party perspective on your performance, I don't think it went too badly at all.
socute: (pic#14429120)

video; un: totokochan

[personal profile] socute 2022-09-11 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Bright and cheery and adorable, Totoko's wearing a blazer and pretending to look super official, despite the fact that she also looks very out of place here. But hey look, she's got her pin on her lapel, so there's that! ]

Totoko-chan here~! There's a lot going on right now, but be sure to keep your eyes and ears open so you can contribute, okay? Make sure to keep in touch with everyone that Levi brought up too. Oh, but if you need any ideas on how to have fun, feel free to reach out to me!

Oh, and newbies, feel free to call me "Totoko-senpai"~! Good luck and stay safe out there!
passthrough: (054)

voice; un: skewer

[personal profile] passthrough 2022-09-11 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh NO the accent on that man in the back. With what he knows from Hizen, what he recently knows from Ember, and what he knows about Ryouma's sword who draws out the Tosa accent like the rent is due, he feels confident taking a guess.]

I take it one of our lieutenants is with you, huh? Sakamoto-san, maybe?

Ah, still-- thanks, Levi. [Rip Ryouma getting slapped with an honorific.... it's fine, don't worry about it.] If Tanabata just happened, that means we're still in the heat of summer, right? Or, uh... does time not work quite the same?
nightcalled: (013)

voice; un: kou

[personal profile] nightcalled 2022-09-11 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
We get official pins? That's kinda neat.

[ There's a pause. ]

I'm new to this whole thing; my name is Yamori Kou. I'm not sure what I can actually offer, but I guess we'll find out.
vogelfrei: (smile; golden boy)

video, un: bael

[personal profile] vogelfrei 2022-09-11 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ McGillis looks like he spends every day of his life in video calls. He is positioned perfectly in front of the camera, wearing an easy smile and talking in a relaxed manner. ]

Thank you for the warm welcome. I appreciate knowing who to turn to, as well as being given the opportunity to mingle.

My name is McGillis Fareed and I am a military man by trade. Though this likely makes you think only of fighting and commanding, it also means I have copious amount of audit and organizational experience. Additionally, I have worked for a trade company at a different point in my life.

I'm looking forward to being of use to the Alliance.
exiguous: (mona012)

voice; un: mona

[personal profile] exiguous 2022-09-11 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Kou will get a friendly voice that isn't Levi's: ]

Welcome to the Alliance, Kou. My name is Mona. I was unsure of my own ability to offer anything of value when I arrived here, but I was able to find my niche fairly quickly. What sort of skill set do you possess?
nightcalled: (014)

[personal profile] nightcalled 2022-09-11 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I'm pretty good at thinking on my feet and figuring things out.

[ There's a beat, as if he's deciding how much to share. ]

And I guess I'm half-vampire.
beariot: (would you be impressed?)

video; un: ursamajor

[personal profile] beariot 2022-09-11 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Honestly, Levi, she's proud of ya. Mostly for putting up with Ryouma. ]

Hello, new Lost Souls! My name is Ursula Callistis, I'm a professor of astrology by trade, though here I mostly engage in star readings for the benefit of both paying clients and for the Alliance itself.

Mona Megistus and I have a physical shop set up in the shopping arcade just south of headquarters, but we also will do astral consultations over the network, if it's needed! Please don't hesitate to call on us!
windfalling: (i tried to make you understand)

voice; un: suzaku

[personal profile] windfalling 2022-09-11 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
That time already, huh? Name's Shun Akiyama, I'm a moneylender by trade.

[ Not that his current cash flow is good right now, but that's not important! ]

I know my way around banking and finance. I'm working on getting an office set up right now so I can help the Alliance out in a more material way. If you ever need help making investments, I'm your man.

[ He's also an absolute disaster of a human being, which is also beside the point! ]
beariot: (i'm so in love with ya honey)

video; un: ursamajor

[personal profile] beariot 2022-09-11 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Not that it's really my area of expertise, Mr. Akiyama, but I believe our two businesses can support each other well.

Truth is, most people, as far back as ancient times, sought out stellar forecasts for financial reasons.
Edited 2022-09-11 20:47 (UTC)
adversus: (33)

video; un: daenthelm

[personal profile] adversus 2022-09-11 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Helllooooo, everyone! I'm Marie Daenthelm! I'm the headmistress of a magic academy back at home. But as of right now, I'm working at the shelter.

I'm former military, and specialize in contract killing -- yes, you heard that right -- and reconnaissance! I used to work in espionage, but turns out I'm not very good at it. But it's a pleasure to meet you all. If you ever need anything, I'm only a call away~

I'll be happy to give any tips on fighting, and even lessons to the newbies that aren't acquainted with fighting.
medicative: (grace.)

un: emilydyer

[personal profile] medicative 2022-09-11 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Greetings to those newer and more established in the Alliance alike. I am Emily Dyer, one of the sublieutenants here, and to follow up on the allusion in the posting, I am also in charge of a community clinic in the city to provide professional and accessible healthcare to those in need. Though granted, I hope I can meet you in a personal capacity before you ever need services. Please stay well.

No doubt the newer among us have many questions, but please do not hesitate to ask them. We are here to answer what we can with the information we can provide, and give you a better idea of what you're doing here as well as what you would like to do going forward.
windfalling: (i tried to make you understand)

[personal profile] windfalling 2022-09-11 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Is this your way of asking me for money?

[ He's joking, really. ]
beenwaitinglong: (Douchebag grin #12)

un: godot

[personal profile] beenwaitinglong 2022-09-11 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow, what an honor this is.

Is there a handbook? Uniforms? When do we earn our first merit badge? I sure hope I didn't miss the pinewood derby.


[Very good input, Godot, very helpful.]
beenwaitinglong: (Sneer)

Private | un: godot

[personal profile] beenwaitinglong 2022-09-11 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Healthcare? That's still a necessity here?

This truly is Hell.
identitycrisiscore: (006)

un: braver; video

[personal profile] identitycrisiscore 2022-09-11 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ For once, Cloud isn't posting to the mingle from his room in the Sutoku apartment complex. Instead, he seems to have found an actual office somewhere. He's in his usual combat threads, and a shiny brand new two-star pin is affixed to the turtleneck collar. In fact... eagle-eyed Sutokus might notice a large slab of iron in the shape of a sword leaning up against the far wall. ]

Good to see some new faces. As Levi introduced us, I'm Cloud. As some of you may have heard, I've been put in charge of making sure everyone's in top shape for any crises to come.

[ And he's finally making good on that, thankfully. He'll open the door to the office, which overlooks a theater stage. ]

There's a building not far from the housing blocks. A theater called the Cloudy Wolf. After hours, Sutoku members can come there, and some of us will help train you up. You'll have to come into the back entrance and show your pin - you can't get in without it. Once inside, me or someone else volunteering can show you the ropes.

We're not running a standing militia, here, but we are expecting people who want to put in the work to be combat-ready be flexible. The Alliance prides adaptability, and that's exactly what this training will be making sure you can be.

That said, if anyone more experienced is looking to volunteer to help train the newer folks up — say the word. The theater has plenty of space.
Edited 2022-09-11 22:08 (UTC)
recluserose: (𝟥𝟦)

un; steinbeck

[personal profile] recluserose 2022-09-11 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Amelia's not the best at introductions but it's now or never.]

Amelia Steinbeck. High school teacher from California, my world has magic and psychics.

I'm more than familiar with the supernatural and I'm good at studying and researching as needed.

I'm in everyone's care. I'll have questions later on, so thank you for the welcome.


[nailed it, real normal, not at all stiff!!]

I do have a question: what is the Daitengu like?
medicative: (patience.)

[personal profile] medicative 2022-09-11 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
As you are still alive, you still need to look to your health.
beenwaitinglong: (Hmmph)

[personal profile] beenwaitinglong 2022-09-11 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Still alive, huh? That's news to me. I wasn't sure any of us Lost Soul types still qualified.

I suppose it's inevitable we get acquainted, Ms. Dyer. I'll be needing your clinic's services before long.
beariot: (open up the fridge and have a tall boy)

[personal profile] beariot 2022-09-11 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
N-not at all. [ A joke, but still enough to throw her off her groove. ]

More that I think our pursuits compliment one another.
medicative: (practice.)

[personal profile] medicative 2022-09-11 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Feel free to either message my privately or contact the clinic to set up an appointment.

As far as your life goes, nothing indicates so far that we are dead. You needn't worry on that front.
beenwaitinglong: (Bitter)

[personal profile] beenwaitinglong 2022-09-11 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks.

This is no reflection on you, but I'm new around here and have to ask. I trust that everything will stay discreet?


[Honestly, it's a bit of a letdown to realize he isn't dead. What an unusual sort of purgatory this is turning out to be.]
medicative: (response.)

[personal profile] medicative 2022-09-11 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course. Patient confidentiality is a standing rule in the clinic, and all staff are sworn to it. No exceptions.
exiguous: (mona2)

[personal profile] exiguous 2022-09-11 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ...?! ]

I'm sorry, half-what now?

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