We have no idea where they might have gone. The last place they were seen was their room before we all fell asleep last night. [Which isn't terribly promising. His arms are folded and his fingers tap his elbow anxiously but he doesn't seem to notice much. He shakes his head.]
It's probably better for you to stay here when there's a lot happening. And a lot of blood. [And a lot of people roaming around. And then, to try and lighten the mood:] Made it easier for me to find you, didn't it?
[This is hardly a joking matter, but Junpei's attempts bring a lift to Tamamo's features all the same. Well, she can't very well leave him hanging, can she.]
Mmmm, does Master truly think so? Perhaps my ill-timed dizziness was a gift from the gods, then~
[Yeah her ass was sick all day and that's why she's done nothing but pout in her room.]
Even still, I hate to be caught underperforming. I shall have to make up for my absence tomorrow.
[It doesn't make things better. It doesn't, but at the same time it sort of does because he can roll with this and he manages a small smile that looks equal parts found and exasperated.]
Sure. Hope you kept the gift receipt though. [Dizziness is still bad!!! But he's also just going to sit on the bed finally, laying on his back with his feet on the floor just like the last time he was here.]
I've got some tips for you, too, before tomorrow. I don't know if they'll help for whatever happens but they're things you should know anyway.
Of course I did! Do I look like the type to accept anything less than pristine offerings?
[Tamamo, admitting she's a gold digger, news at 10]
... Though I'm curious, of course -- what of these "tips"? [She asks once she's also moved to the bed, taking up position by his side, also mirroring their last encounter in her room. The only difference is that she leans over, glancing down at his face]
Hmph, you're lucky we have business to attend to. I will postpone your punishment for noooow~ ♥
[Somehow she manages to sound teasing and ominous in unison as she repositions herself in pristine fashion, all three of her tails curling around her waist]
And I prefer to prepare for the worst. Tell me of the first tip.
Thanks for sparing me. [That gets a real grin? Everything fucking sucks but somehow this is still funny to him.]
Started talking to everybody who got pulled into an assignment a few days ago. All of the prizes seem to point to potentially some sort of summoning ritual so that's great. Candles, sand, sacrificial dagger, the basics.[Bad!!] Not to mention all of the weird shit that was happening including demons wandering around. Or whatever they were.
You're the only witch I've met so far. And I mean perhaps will be used at some point. Then again, I'm not sure how perfume could be used. Or a squirtgun shaped like a dildo.
I've been asking around, figured out what everyone got. [...] Each team got a piece of paper, too. Can't read anything on them, but that's not coincidental.
... Master was so useful this week. I can feel myself slipping behind.
[That is just unacceptable on all fronts and her face scrunches into a pout.]
It'd be best to keep a list of each item, in that case. [WHICH HE PROBABLY ALREADY DID BC HE'S TOO USEFUL, GOD] While it's unlikely I could pull off a spell of my own given my weakened state, I might be able to sense if someone else performs a ritual... hmmm, I even wonder if I should perhaps "borrow" a group's trinket for a day.
Already on it. Each item, the amount, where it came from, who earned it, and their teammates. [Praise him.] If we can keep track of that, it'll help if something goes missing in the future.
[...hmm...] Have you talked to Wei Wuxian since we got here? He's probably going by John Lennon now, actually. Anyway he might have some ideas, too.
If I'd realized how dutiful you'd be to this cause, I would have made a contract with you in five minutes instead of ten. [he earns a hair ruffle for his troubles, GOOD BOY]
And yes, I am familiar with Wei Wuxian. He thinks me a god, either in jest or seriousness. Regardless, we're on good terms. I will be certain to hound him for information if you think it would be useful ♥
[He lightly bats at her hand. Stop that. But yes, he's a good boy, etc etc.] Stop, this is my job. I'm used to it.
You can tell him I sent you if you want. I've been asking him about demonic activity and how spirits could manifest here. He might be able to share what he's working on and give you ideas, too.
Let's start with the better news. It's...maybe not so relevant now, but the other rooms on the first floor are a gift shop and a ballroom. The gift shop was opened today when we were investigating, and...the ballroom was still locked.
[...and...aha.] ...and I found out something about how things work here. [...] Don't take this the wrong way, but have you...you know. Been with anyone since we got here?
[All of that extra detail about ballrooms and gift shops goes straight out the window as Tamamo leans over, staring him in the face]
Could it be-- you're interested in how many I've seduced with my tails since arriving? My my, how brazen of you to ask. As if I would have eyes for anyone other than you...
[WHY. His eyes widen suddenly and he blinks rapidly. Hewwo???]
Then this is going to be news to you because it was news to me. [So yeah, that's right.] Turns out people among us are getting paid for sleeping with each other. [He'll. Let that one sink in.]
Maybe because people think we're married?! [TAMAMO?] Calm down, I don't know, you'll have to take that up with everyone else.
[But he's also still on his back and letting her grab the front of his shirt so that's. Fine.] From what I've been told it's one token per sexual act. Goes into an app called Finansex, could maybe be used for the gift shop but the people who told me about it weren't sure yet. But it seems most likely.
They could at least have the decency to proposition me anyway!!
[She'll eventually stop trying to strangle his shirt, but that's only replaced with a pout and her face dropping straight into his chest. Is she sniffling? She might be sniffling.]
Masterrrrrrr, is it because I'm old? Are my tails drooping?
It's still optional. We don't even know what the tokens are for, so...it's something to keep in mind. [...they should maybe discuss this though?] If it's something you want to do, then...
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I don't suppose you would be privy to where Carlos and Polly disappeared to, assuming they vanished together.
[One can hope, but --]
Forgive me, Master. It shames me to admit it, but I couldn't very well leave my chambers for the day...
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It's probably better for you to stay here when there's a lot happening. And a lot of blood. [And a lot of people roaming around. And then, to try and lighten the mood:] Made it easier for me to find you, didn't it?
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Mmmm, does Master truly think so? Perhaps my ill-timed dizziness was a gift from the gods, then~
[Yeah her ass was sick all day and that's why she's done nothing but pout in her room.]
Even still, I hate to be caught underperforming. I shall have to make up for my absence tomorrow.
[Seeing as ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY AND ALL]
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Sure. Hope you kept the gift receipt though. [Dizziness is still bad!!! But he's also just going to sit on the bed finally, laying on his back with his feet on the floor just like the last time he was here.]
I've got some tips for you, too, before tomorrow. I don't know if they'll help for whatever happens but they're things you should know anyway.
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[Tamamo, admitting she's a gold digger, news at 10]
... Though I'm curious, of course -- what of these "tips"? [She asks once she's also moved to the bed, taking up position by his side, also mirroring their last encounter in her room. The only difference is that she leans over, glancing down at his face]
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Do you want the probably bad, the maybe okay, or the kind of perturbing tip first?
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-- Accha!! Master didn't even hesitate!
[Listen he's supposed to see her as a frail, innocent, and beautiful lady at all times?? where did she go wrong???]
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[Somehow she manages to sound teasing and ominous in unison as she repositions herself in pristine fashion, all three of her tails curling around her waist]
And I prefer to prepare for the worst. Tell me of the first tip.
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Started talking to everybody who got pulled into an assignment a few days ago. All of the prizes seem to point to potentially some sort of summoning ritual so that's great. Candles, sand, sacrificial dagger, the basics.[Bad!!] Not to mention all of the weird shit that was happening including demons wandering around. Or whatever they were.
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Yes, all things I would expect from magecraft, to be frank, though I've yet to meet anyone here with that type of talent.
[Her fingers drum against her thigh for a moment]
Do you mean to imply that those items were used for a ritual already, or perhaps will be at some point?
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I've been asking around, figured out what everyone got. [...] Each team got a piece of paper, too. Can't read anything on them, but that's not coincidental.
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[That is just unacceptable on all fronts and her face scrunches into a pout.]
It'd be best to keep a list of each item, in that case. [WHICH HE PROBABLY ALREADY DID BC HE'S TOO USEFUL, GOD] While it's unlikely I could pull off a spell of my own given my weakened state, I might be able to sense if someone else performs a ritual... hmmm, I even wonder if I should perhaps "borrow" a group's trinket for a day.
[Tamamo don't just casually mention stealing someone else's shit, that's bad]
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[...hmm...] Have you talked to Wei Wuxian since we got here? He's probably going by John Lennon now, actually. Anyway he might have some ideas, too.
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If I'd realized how dutiful you'd be to this cause, I would have made a contract with you in five minutes instead of ten. [he earns a hair ruffle for his troubles, GOOD BOY]
And yes, I am familiar with Wei Wuxian. He thinks me a god, either in jest or seriousness. Regardless, we're on good terms. I will be certain to hound him for information if you think it would be useful ♥
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You can tell him I sent you if you want. I've been asking him about demonic activity and how spirits could manifest here. He might be able to share what he's working on and give you ideas, too.
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[Tamamo is occasionally bold, but not stupid. No sir]
What other details did you want to inform me of before tomorrow?
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Let's start with the better news. It's...maybe not so relevant now, but the other rooms on the first floor are a gift shop and a ballroom. The gift shop was opened today when we were investigating, and...the ballroom was still locked.
[...and...aha.] ...and I found out something about how things work here. [...] Don't take this the wrong way, but have you...you know. Been with anyone since we got here?
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Master~
[All of that extra detail about ballrooms and gift shops goes straight out the window as Tamamo leans over, staring him in the face]
Could it be-- you're interested in how many I've seduced with my tails since arriving? My my, how brazen of you to ask. As if I would have eyes for anyone other than you...
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Then this is going to be news to you because it was news to me. [So yeah, that's right.] Turns out people among us are getting paid for sleeping with each other. [He'll. Let that one sink in.]
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[I'm so sorry Junpei, Tamamo's got her hands fisted in his shirt as she starts screeching in offense]
You're telling me people are being rewarded for debauchery and I wasn't informed?! Just how much are they getting paid? What are the perks?
Why has no one approached me yet asking for a night on the town?!
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Maybe because people think we're married?! [TAMAMO?] Calm down, I don't know, you'll have to take that up with everyone else.
[But he's also still on his back and letting her grab the front of his shirt so that's. Fine.] From what I've been told it's one token per sexual act. Goes into an app called Finansex, could maybe be used for the gift shop but the people who told me about it weren't sure yet. But it seems most likely.
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[She'll eventually stop trying to strangle his shirt, but that's only replaced with a pout and her face dropping straight into his chest. Is she sniffling? She might be sniffling.]
Masterrrrrrr, is it because I'm old? Are my tails drooping?
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After a moment, he says:]
Would you say yes if they did?
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Her head pops up, glancing at him]
To most of them? No.
[Stone cold. Guess this fox spirit is picky.]
Though seeing as there are benefits to exploit, I suppose I'll be stretching my standards to accommodate...
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It's still optional. We don't even know what the tokens are for, so...it's something to keep in mind. [...they should maybe discuss this though?] If it's something you want to do, then...
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