video; un: maboroshi

[jigokumods]

[ Tenkohime doesn't really have a western style office, but rather begins her video in an opulent audience chamber, deep in Mizukume. Her phone is being held by one of her hand-maidens, one of the others preparing her pipe. It is eventually placed at her lips and lit with a single match... a few puffs later, and the woman finally speaks, her tails swishing lazily behind her. ]

Good day to all of you... [ Her voice drips with a dreamy softness, though lower in pitch. There is no mistaking her status from her words; she is the leader here.

She lets out a trial of smoke. ]

Like that oafish brute Toraguma, I'm making a few announcements with regards to the Night Parade, specifically what my clan is offering...

[ Another puff, another exhale. Her ears twitch. ]

Aside from some of the best festival food you will ever try, one our bathhouses along the parade route has offered itself up as a den for a gathering of wonderful... union~

[ What does that mean? ]

I know so many of you are worked up and could use a little relief... why not indulge? There are few kinks that a good orgy can't work out. [ She chuckles, brightly, tapping at the end of her pipe. ]

Of course, participating is voluntary... but if my workers desire, they can fill out a card for each satisfied participant they engage with, and I'll happily grant them a luxurious bonus for their efforts.

[ She looks pointedly at the camera, eyes narrowing. ] This, Toraguma, is how we show our pride... A follower of Tamamo will never show shame in being a bitch.

[ Her expression shifts back to something more pleasant. ]

And remember, darlings, have fun and be safe!

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[jigokumods]

If that's what you want... [ A soft hum. ]

Stick with one of the senior girls, if you can. Don't jump in head first. Watch, and learn.

If you do well at the Parade, I'll consider moving you to one of the clubs, as an apprentice.

[lonelinessloop]

[ She has... very little idea what she wants. The one time she got what she wanted, she had to give up everything she had to have it and it turned out she didn't want that either. She's honestly a little afraid of wanting anything, of dreaming anything, considering how it turned out last. But that just means she'll have to try things until something clicks. ]

Yes, my lady. I'll make sure I pay attention.

[ She wants to ask what happens if she doesn't do well, what she'll do with her if she fails or makes a scene or doesn't like it. She wants to tell her, now that they're actually talking, that she can sing and dance, and she's very good as a bartender and a hostess. That she can cook and run merchandise and that she can do plenty of things, if she's just given the chance.

She doesn't say that. Instead, she bows her head again. ]

Thank you for the opportunity.

[jigokumods]

[ In truth, Tenkohime already knew a lot of those things about the girl, like all of those contracted under her. She doesn't doubt there's a place for Haruka to find work, work she even enjoys on some level.

But she also knows saying "just do whatever you want" doesn't motivate people.

So she simply nods, giving a wave goodbye to the girl. She'll see how this plays out. ]