YEAR OF THE TIGERDRAGON

[vengaboy]

No matter what language you speak, no matter what country or universe you reside in, a mysterious letter has found its way to you. Those who can read it will recognize it as an ornately scripted Japanese new year's invitation; those who don't might not even know these elaborate squiggles mean anything at all. Either way, when you look up from the neatly folded paper, you're probably nowhere near home anymore.

Where is this?! When is this?! Welcome to Japan as it was kinda, sorta, just shy of the year 1600, esteemed guests! If it somehow feels like it isn't even the right month anymore, that's because local time and date is still on the lunar system. It's fine. New Year's parties are New Year's parties.

And those parties mean alcohol! Music! Dancing! Feasting! Don't be shy! There are a number of attendants in colourful livery nearby, eagerly expecting an influx of new guests. They're all friendly enough, but they don't seem to bear the crest of any particular clan and sharp-eyed visitors may catch the briefest glimpse of a striped fluffy tail or a foxy grin... or is it a trick of the light? If you want nothing to do with any of this, they might pout a little but will send you home without any problem. But if you choose to follow them beyond the gates, get ready for one hell of a night. The only kind of explanation you get for what's going on is that the Takeda and Date clans have set aside their rivalries for a night of PEACE AND PARTY and everyone's invited. What does that mean? Go find out for yourself.

Of course folks from all over have been invited to this thing, but outnumbering the other guests by far are a bunch of rowdy samurai types, some in their armour, many in more formal robes, several proudly bearing banners of red or blue. Nobody appears to have any weapons on them, but if any guest takes that as an opportunity to start some shit they're going to be swarmed in like two seconds, so... maybe don't do that. However! There is plenty of space outside to spar in, if that's your thing! Or you can stay inside and drink, eat, enjoy the music, exchange raunchy stories, be an awkward wallflower, drink some more, witness some weird and kind of horrific family bonding, watch the unique display of gun- and canonfire alongside the fireworks, explore the scenic countryside outside of the compound, listen to some smug asshole in an eyepatch and some kid in red scream really loud at eachother, get playfully bullied into taking part in a ceremony you know nothing about, drain a bottle or two, flirt with famous historical figures, or... whatever you want!

All fandoms, all mediums, AUs, doubles, OCs, etc are all fair play here! Invite your friends! Invite your dog! Go nuts! Just slap a warning up if any threads take a particularly violent or sexy turn. Or both. I ain't judging.

LET'S PARTY!

Comments

[belomancy]

Your concerns are much appreciated, but I can hold my own well if it comes to it. I may be an oracle, but I'm also a general of Iyokono.

[ A relatively new one and not to mention armorless right now, but that's totally besides the point. And okay she had the ever wonderful and charming Wing of Twilight protecting her, but she still pulled her own weight. Also, Blue route is dumb because she spends the whole time having a boat race ]

Although I would rather go back to my hometown, it seems there's an agreement to a truce in this party, isn't there? All I have been seeing are loud and drunken men.

[gatescostmoney]

[ But less people die and have lives completely ruined in the Blue Routes. Clearly they are superior to the Red Routes. Although, Sasuke is still broke in Yukimura's Blue Route. RIP

Sasuke looks over the crowd, and while there are a number of samurai enjoying copious, they are behaving themselves. No one's exposing themselves or causing a ruckus. ... Yet. He's heard stories of what the Date Clan can get up to... ]

Loud and drunken men is one way of putting it. Although, there are also children about, so if anyone is acting too improper, try to keep them from getting mentally scarred.

[ He's mostly referring to Benmaru. The teenagers can deal with it. ]

[belomancy]

I shall assist you by keeping my eyes peeled for any improper behaviour. No small child should see such crude behavior.

[ She mimics Sasuke and look at the crowd afar. Oh there's her doppelgänger entertaining some of these drunk men, she's a little miffed how her younger mirror has less shame making something as sacred as fortune telling as some kind of entertainment. She really isn't doing much to hide her annoyed expression. ]

... Although if misfortune befalls to some of them due to their own actions, that would be beyond my control.

[ Ok it's bad to laugh at others but if shit hits the fan for Tsurubitty, that's all from the sea gods. And it did anyways, with her yelling things out of context in front of Fuuma ]

[gatescostmoney]

[ Same, Tsuru. Same. Some of those brats deserve what comes to them. He's none too impressed with his student self either. ]

Then those children will learn a life lesson. Just keep the really small ones safe, and you'll have my thanks.

[ He doesn't include Sasubitty in that. He's actually one of the more capable children present. Sasubitty > Moesuke. ]

[belomancy]

[ She huffs at the thought of the teenagers. Yeah no come on, they couldn't be any more than three or four years younger than her and they act far more unruly than they should be.

More importantly, she's curious about Sasuke's request because she's picking a bit of something from it. ]

Is there a particular child you want me to watch over? Forgive my bold question, but it sounds like there's one you're worried in particular.

[gatescostmoney]

There's a child with a red bow in his hair. He'll answer to Master Benmaru, and he should stay innocent to the how... rowdy a party like this could become. He can learn that when he's more of age.

[ He doesn't mention that he's the child version of his own master. Don't be silly. He's not admitting that. Benmaru being a child should be reason enough. ]

[belomancy]

[ She gets the impression that there's definitely more than that but nonetheless she smiles and nods. She's not going to press what their connection is any further. ]

Master Benmaru, is it? Then you have my word that no harm will come to his way. You can leave it to me, he'll be safely watched over this oracle's wings.

[ ... ]

Does he like storytelling?

[gatescostmoney]

[ One look at the kid is probably enough to go "Oh! It's his master as an adorable child!" ]

He does. If you tell him one, you'll have attentive listener hanging onto every word.